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NHTSA investigationEQ14004

Investigation EQ14004: Vehicles

Status
CLOSED
Opened
Apr 22, 2014
Closed
Aug 25, 2014
Model years
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Subject

Seat Belt May Be Difficult to Unfasten

Component: Seat belts

Summary

The Closing Report is attached.

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.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.