Two problems related to front seat belt retractor have been reported for the 1997 BMW Z3. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The passenger side seat belt locks up more often than normal and at un-needed times. This causes pain to the user with the end result being that the user tends to remove the seat belt, or is forced to sit there in pain with the seat belt on and locked up.
Passenger's sid eseat belt locks up when extended out about 8-9 feet for a large person. Once locked, it will not unlock even when vehicle is at complete stop.
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