Defect Investigation Detail

FORD / EXPLORER / 1999

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: EA01008 Vehicale/Equipment Name: FORD
Vehicale/Equipment Model: EXPLORER Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1999
Component Name: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Manufacturer's Name: Ford Motor Company
Date Opened: Feb, 26 2001 Date Closed: Apr, 25 2002
Subject: SEAT BELT WEBBING Summary: Odi opened pe00-044investigation on november 3, 2000, based on a report regarding the death of the occupant of the right front seat in a 2000 model year ford explorer xls involved in a roll-over crash.it is alleged that the webbing of the buckle portion of the seat belt assembly failed during the crash.the occupant was partially ejected from the vehicle, thereby sustaining fatal injuries.this investigation has been opened for further study.