Consumer Complaint Detail

SUBARU / LEGACY / 1993

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0 Injured
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0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 998082085 Incident Date: Oct, 31 1998
Consumer's City: CASHMERE Consumer's State: WA
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Subaru of America, Inc.
Model Name: LEGACY Model Year: 1993
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 4S3BJ6332P7 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 07 1999 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Oct, 31 1993
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The motorized shoulder harness retractor operates erratically, frequently leaving the harness only partially retracted. we are concerned about safe operation of the vehicle because of interference with steering, turn signal operation and visibility (including visibility in left rear view mirror). there is also concern about strangulation in the event of a crash because of the position of the belt well forsard of the body, and below the level of the neck. my wife consistently disconnects the belt, leaving only the lap belt, but this certainly doesn't provide optimal safety either, particularly because the vehicle is equipped with an air bag. the dealer has estimated repair costs at over $500.00. we feel because it is required safety equipment, they should repair it at their expense. thanks for your help. *ak