Investigation DP96010: 1988 Subaru DL

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jul 2, 1996

Closed

Oct 24, 1996

Model years

1988

Subject

Seat belt failure

Component: Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Summary

The agency was petitioned to investigated whether the driver seat belt on the 1988 model year subaru dl station wagon is defective. The petitioner alleged that during a rollover crash, the seat belt did not properly restraint him from hitting his head on the roof of the vehicle.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1988 Subaru DL5 complaints