Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems of the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan

Six problems related to front seat belt anchorage have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2002

Consumer states that the harness straps receptacle is inoperative, unable to fasten buckle. Nlm.

2 Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2002

My Dodge Grand Caravan has the gen-3 seatbelts. After seeing the investigation on abc news, I buckled up on my minivan and applied slight upward pressure on the belt and barely touched the red seat belt release button with the palm of my hand and the seat belt ejected. I proceeded to do the same with the rest of the seat belts because I have 2 children and would not like to be in an accident and have the seat belts eject because of something hitting the release button. I think if the palm of my hand released the belts, I really do not feel that my family is secure at all in the Grand Caravan. I have told CO-workers that also have these type of seat belts and are going to proceed with a complaint.

3 Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2002

Request recall to replace seatbelts.

4 Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2000

Belt keeps coming loose from the system, is expensive to replace all the time. I am sure that the manufacturer knows that this is a problem. What is the problem and is the manufacturer going to fix it? or do I get stuck for the repairs again?.

5 Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Failure Date: 07/08/1998

Design of seat belt assembly causes belt buckles to become dislodged when vehicle hits rough road.

6 Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

1998 Dodge Grand Caravan has gen-3 seat belts. I would like to have the new gen-4 seat belts installed ASAP. The gen-3 seat belts are unsafe due to accidental release. I want my car to be as safe as possible for my family and a possible release during an accident is not safe!.


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