Front Seat Belt Retractor problems of the 1999 Chrysler Sebring

The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler Sebring convertible. The contact stated that the front driver and passengers seat belts would retract but would not release. The dealer was unable to provide a reason for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 124,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler Sebring convertible. The contact stated that when the seat belt has been used once, it would not retract again. The failure began on September 14, 2007 and occurs intermittently. Both the front driver and passenger side seat belts were affected. The dealer stated that there were no recalls available and the repair would be her responsibility. The seat belt repair would cost $300. The current mileage was 109,000 and failure mileage was 108,800. Updated 04/24/08.

The contact states the seat belt on the drivers side is jamming up in the retractor. At times it will keep tightening and not loosen. The retractor has been replaced twice for the same problem. The repairs were done at a certified dealership. At this time, the retractor was replaced and was operating correctly.

8 year old child was able to release seat belt button, and it coiled around his neck, starting to choke him. Had to cut belt to release him. Dealer and manufacturer have not been notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further infromation.