Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly Problems of Dodge Neon

The seal around the trunk of the vehicle leaked, creating a molding smell around the trunk and rear seating of the vehicle. Also, the buckle of the seat belt was defective. The latch will not stay in the buckle. The consumer was told that the seat belt was not under warranty, and wanted the consumer to pay for the seat belt to be repaired. (the buckle had come out of the inner seat) the consumer felt that the damage was due to water and mold damage.

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The buckle assembly failed. In detail, the buckle half that is attached on the belt itself (not the seat) fell apart. Specifically, the small plastic pieces that maintain tension on the belt when the belt is pulled tight through it broke out of that half of the buckle. If an individual not sits in the rear seat and fastens the belt, he/she can not pull the belt tight, as it has no feature to maintain the tension. This affect both left and right belt assemblies. The dealer excludes coverage under the clean air act of 1990. Why? this is a major safety concern as it failed during normal operation.

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Clip that goes into the buckle of seat belt has a plastic catch that locks. Plastic clip that locks seat belt around person when disconnected plastic clip pops off.

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Drivers lap and shoulder belt buckle will remain locked in latching mechanism. Cause unknown. Driver lap and shoulder belt are very difficult to put in latching mechanism.

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Driver's side seat belt is not working properly, it is not latching. Consumer is concerned about safety for being unprotected.

Rear right side latch plate broke in half twice, which wont securely hold a css. In event of a crash, css may fly out or won't restraint an occupant. Please provide further information.

While driving driver's and passenger's seat belts will lock up, attaching person to seat and leaving no space for movements.

The driver's seat belt locks without reason. This has caused several near accidents when trying to change lanes or merging onto the interstate. The driver has to lean forward to view past the blind spots, but the seat belt lockes if the vehicle is on a curve with/without the brakes being activated. Also when braking for a light or other reason, at normal speed, the seat belt locked which caused neck burns, rubs, etc on the driver. (basically, if the driver moves in any way, the seat belt locks).

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