NHTSA Complaint #880622 — 1998 FORD ESCORT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 2 Injuries
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 880622 |
| Vehicle | 1998 FORD ESCORT |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 2 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | IL |
Consumer Description
WHILE WAITING TO MAKE A TURN ANOTHER CAR HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON RIGHT SIDE. DASHBOARD CRACKED, BUT NONE OF FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO, SEAT BELT CAME LOOSE. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED DURING THE ACCIDENT.*AK
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