Seat Belt Related Problems of the 2001 Toyota Echo

Table 1 shows three common seat belt related problems of the 2001 Toyota Echo.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Toyota Echo

Problem Category Number of Problems
Rear Seat Belt problems
1
Front Seat Belt problems
1
Seat Belt problems
1

Rear Seat Belt problem #1

During a rear end collision on , the back seat belt did not lock throwing the passenger into the front seat, resulting in injuries to both passengers.

Front Seat Belt problem #2

Frontal collision involving 2001 Toyota Echo and a conversion van. Driver of van suffered heart failure. Air bags did not deploy and seat belt failed to secure passenger upon impact.

Seat Belt problem #3

Consumer was involved in an accident while driving 10-15 mph , and without warning, seat belt did not lock, causing driver to crack windshield. Driver sustained major body injuries.


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