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2012 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT — SEAT BELTS

1 injured · 1847290 · 2022-10-13

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
TRANSIT CONNECT
Year
2012
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
SEAT BELTS

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

The seat belt buckle/latch in the backseat is a dangerous defective design that can cause injury. It is available for inspection, see photos provided. Merely taking a seat can result in a bruised or broken coccyx. The car was parked when the incident occurred. No, the problem has not been reproduced by a dealer or independent service center. No, the component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance reps or others. No, there are no warnings or messages. The danger is inherent in the design.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11489117
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown