NHTSA Complaint #890429 — 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	890429
Vehicle	1994 MERCURY TOPAZ
Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Date of Incident	June 14, 2001
Date Filed	June 14, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR PERFORMED POORLY. CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS CAUGHT INSIDE OF SEATBELT, AND WAS NEARLY STRANGLE/ CHOKED TO DEATH. SEATBELT WAS TIGHTLY PLACED ON HER. SEATBELT WOULDN'T RETRACT AT ALL. HIS WIFE HAD OPEN HEART SURGERY. AND HUSBAND WAS CONCERNED AT THIS POINT. *AK

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