Rear Seat Belt problems of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Four problems related to rear seat belt have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Rear Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2004

The belt latches regularly unlatch when bumped. I have two children in car seats in the back seat and if one child bumps the other's belt latch, it comes unlatched most of the time.

2 Rear Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2004

I own a 1996 Dodge Caravan and just learned of the hazards with gen3 seat belts. I have three children ages 1, 10, and 12 years. I am very concerned about my toddlers carseat being properly installed and am counting on the seat belt keeping my baby safe during an accident.

3 Rear Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1996

Consumer is having a problem with the rear lap seat belt, the belt does lock and unlocks with difficulty.

4 Rear Seat Belt problem

The seat belts in the third row of the vehicle did not function properly.




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