THE CONSUMER REPLACED FOUR OF THE FIRESTONE TIRES DUE TO SEPARATION DEFECTS, CONSUMER IS BEING DENIED REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT WAS PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION (00T-005). *MJS
2013
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO UN-LATCH WHEN OCCUPIED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER THE OTHER TWO REAR SEATS WERE NOT IN A FULLY RECLINED POSITION. THE DOWNWARD POSITIONING OF THE TWO SEATS COVERED THE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,200. UPDATED 10/26/12 *CN
