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2016 Nissan Versa Note Seat Belts Problems

1 owner-reported seat belts complaint from NHTSA data

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Complaints
1
Crashes
Oct 2017Oct 2017
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (1)

mediumSEAT BELTS
CrashFiled: Oct 2017

THE SEATBELT WAS ABLE TO EASILY BECOME DISENGATED BY HARDLY TOUCHING THE RELEASE. THERE WAS AN AUTO ACCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN THE PARALYSIS AND EVENTUAL DEATH OF THE DRIVER. THE DRIVER WAS T-BONED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN ON A GREEN LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS CITED FOR EXCESSIVE SPEED AND FAILURE TO KEEP A PROPER LOOKOUT. IT IS OUR BELIEF THAT HIS FOREARM BRUSHED THE RELEASE ON THE SEATBELT AND CAUSED THE SEATBELT TO DISCHARGE AT THE TIME OF IMPACT. I HAVE A VIDEO BETTER CONVEYING THIS, BUT IT IS COMPRISES TOO MUCH DATA TO UPLOAD ON THIS FORM. UPDATED 10/19/17 *BF UPDATED 7/26/18*JB .. *TR

NHTSA #: 11031931

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