# 1997 FORD TAURUS — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `107138` · 1998-05-22 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** TAURUS
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
## Narrative
DURING IMPACT AT 20 MPH, THE DRIVER 'S SIDE SEAT BELT UNLATCHED FROM BELT BUCKLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT STEERING WHEEL.  PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.  *AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*