Issue ID | 1501532 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11132774 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EQUINOX |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 21/08/18 |
Component | SEAT BELTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The current locked-in wall-mounted shoulder safety straps are very uncomfortable and possibly dangerous for a short person. Previously we owned a 2012 equinox, and being under 5'2" tall, i used the wall-mounted shoulder strap "slider" adjustment to comfortably adjust the seat belt height in both the driver and front passenger seats. We now own a 2018 equinox, and it no longer has the "slider" height adjustment (wall-mounted). It only has the locked-in shoulder strap. The shoulder strap rests against the side of my neck, and feels as if it is rubbing or cutting into my neck. Now, instead of the shoulder strap height being adjustable, the passenger seat height is adjustable (the driver seat height previously was adjustable). While the additional visibility is helpful, the shoulder strap still feel as if it is rubbing or cutting into my neck. To alleviate the problem, when i am driving (using both hands, as i always do), this is not possible, so i try to wear a shirt with a collar to tuck the strap under. This is not much better. When i am a passenger, i either hold the shoulder strap with my hand, or put my forearm under the shoulder strap, but still keep the strap over my shoulder. While i may risk a broken hand or arm with these methods, it is preferable to risking a possible broken neck. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FRANKLIN, TN |
VIN pattern | 2GNAXJEV2J6XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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