# 1997 HONDA CIVIC — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
> NHTSA complaint `378419` · 2002-10-18 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** CIVIC
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** SEAT BELTS:FRONT
## Narrative
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVER  SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE WHEN THEY WERE REAR ENDED.  CAUSING MINOR INJURIES.   MR  CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN REAR ENDED, THEY WERE FORCED INTO A CAR IN THE FRONT OF THEM. SUBSTAINED DAMAGE TO FRONT AND REAR BUMPER. PH  09-DEC-2002
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