{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11723578,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/05/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"03/11/2026","vin":"1C6HJTFG4ML","components":"SEAT BELTS","summary":"Description of the Safety Issue I am submitting this complaint to report a serious seat belt safety incident involving entrapment and inability to self\u2011release, which required emergency intervention. While parked, my daughter as a passenger in my Jeep Gladiator, became tangled in the seat belt in such a way that she was physically unable to release herself or exit the vehicle. Despite multiple attempts, the seat belt could not be disengaged, and the situation escalated to the point where I had to cut the seat belt to free her. This was not caused by a crash, sudden stop, or misuse. The seat belt\u2019s configuration, retraction behavior, or release mechanism appeared to contribute to the entrapment and prevented normal occupant egress.  Why This Is a Safety Concern Seat belts are intended to protect occupants and allow safe release when needed. In this incident, the seat belt instead: -Entrapped a child occupant -Prevented self\u2011release -Created a situation where cutting the belt was the only way to avoid further harm Had this occurred during an emergency (fire, water submersion, post\u2011collision scenario), the inability to quickly exit the vehicle could have resulted in serious injury or worse.  Outcome of the Incident -No collision occurred. -No vehicle warning lights or alerts were present. -The seat belt was rendered unusable only because it had to be cut as an emergency safety measure. -The incident caused significant distress and created an immediate safety hazard. Request for Review I am requesting that NHTSA: -Review this incident as a potential seat belt design or functional defect -Consider whether similar incidents may be occurring but underreported -Evaluate whether this issue warrants further investigation, service bulletin, or recall activity Seat belts should never place occupants\u2014especially children\u2014into situations where escape is difficult or impossible.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2021","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"GLADIATOR","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]}]}