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NHTSA looks at Ford seat belt failures
October 28, 2004
U.S. safety reviews of front seat belt failures on Ford F-series pickups and other models that were part of a 2001 recall of 1.4 million vehicles may be underway. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it asked Ford for more information after it received 20 complaints following the seat belt failure recall.
Two reports included crashes with injuries, and in 11 cases there was a seat belt failure. The seat belt failures occurred after Ford dealers followed recall procedures and found no defects. Nine complaints were received that did not indicate if recall steps were followed.
The seat belt failure models were made by the former TRW Inc. Reviews are being made to include the 2001 F series, as well as 2001 Ford Crown Victoria sedans, Ford Windstar minivans and Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs.
The NHTSA inquiry could lead to another seat belt failure recall.For more information on crashworthiness and seat belt failures and safety, contact us to confer with an attorney.
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