NHTSA Complaint #962654 — 1989 MERCURY COUGAR
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 962654 |
| Vehicle | 1989 MERCURY COUGAR |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
SHOULDER BELT DID NOT GRAB/HOLD DRIVER DURING 3-WAY ACCIDENT; FRONT RIGHT FENDER HIT RIGHT REAR BUMPER OF STOPPED VEHICLE; DRIVER'S CHEST HIT STEERING WHEEL.
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