Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly Problems of Plymouth Voyager

Dt : the consumer is not happy because the seat belts do not lock in during normal driving conditions. The child is able to lean forward with the seat belt on. The child was also able to get out of the seat belt.

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I am writing to support a recall of the gen3" type seat belt buckles in daimler Chrysler vehicles. The buckle is dangerously prone to un latching during auto accidents and represents a safety hazard to as many as 16 million drivers.

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Malfunctioning lap/shoulder belt latches do not release properly.

Seat belts in middle seating area stick when locking seat belt. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

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I believe there is a defect in the design of the "gen 3" seatbelt systems. The release button protrudes too far, and can be inadvertently bumped, causing the belt to unhook. I did not find this a problem until we had a baby and began using an infant carrier. 3 days in a row, our baby's seatbelt was mistakenly unhooked, first when I hooked my belt next to hers and didn't realize I'd bumped hers, then twice a dog sitting next to the infant seat stepped on the release button and unhooked the seatbelt. I believe that if the belts were designed to pass the "ball test" which Chrysler refuses to use, these problems would not have happened. Chrysler maintains that the belts pass all required tests, and that is true. My concern is that my baby has travelled unrestrained (without our knowledge) because of a manufacturing detail that should be corrected before injury occurs that can be linked to this defect. There is currently a lawsuit under appeal in which a man was killed, but Chrysler maintains that the belt did not fail; rather, the man was not wearing the seatbelt. His family argues that evidence exists to the contrary. At minimum, I want Chrysler to offer belt designs that would not unhook so easily - as an option that customers could purchase - none are available at this time for my vehicle, and there are no plans for production. Best result would be recall.

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I believe there is a defect in the design of the "gen 3" seatbelt systems. The release button protrudes too far, and can be inadvertently bumped, causing the belt to unhook. I did not find this a problem until we had a baby and began using an infant carrier. 3 days in a row, our baby's seatbelt was mistakenly unhooked, first when I hooked my belt next to hers and didn't realize I'd bumped hers, then twice a dog sitting next to the infant seat stepped on the release button and unhooked the seatbelt. I believe that if the belts were designed to pass the "ball test" which Chrysler refuses to use, these problems would not have happened. Chrysler maintains that the belts pass all required tests, and that is true. My concern is that my baby has travelled unrestrained (without our knowledge) because of a manufacturing detail that should be corrected before injury occurs that can be linked to this defect. There is currently a lawsuit under appeal in which a man was killed, but Chrysler maintains that the belt did not fail; rather, the man was not wearing the seatbelt. His family argues that evidence exists to the contrary. At minimum, I want Chrysler to offer belt designs that would not unhook so easily - as an option that customers could purchase - none are available at this time for my vehicle, and there are no plans for production. Best result would be recall. Nlm.

This seatbelt is too easily unlatched by a simple touch of the hand or any other object. Our grand children can easily unlatch the belt and have done so on many occasions. I am also responding to a report viewed on abc news on this date (3-7-2002) concerning the gen3 seatbelt. After the report, it is obvious why the seatbelt is so easliy opened by children. It took the report on tv to answer my question of why the kids had done this so often, without really trying to unlatch the belt. This is a danger and should be addressed with a replacement or some type of protective device.

While attempting to park, another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle on passenger's rear side tire. Child that was sitting in middle seat in rear was thrown to floor because middle seat belt didn't hold. Please provide any further information.

Two months ago, I contacted chyrsler about the middle bench seat belt, passenger side, coming unlatched. They informed me to go a dealership, of their choice, and have it checked out, which I did. After about an hour of waiting, I was told that all seat belts met safety compliance. Three and a half weeks ago, I had to come to a sudden stop from 55mph (someone turned out in front of me) and my 3 1/2 year old son came flying out of his high back booster seat because the seatbelt came unlatched. I have since, tried to latch the seat belt and it will not stay latched. I took my van back to the dealership today, 7/12/01, and they confirmed that the seat belt was in deed not latching and would order a new part to replace it. I was then told that I would not only have to pay for installation of the new part, but also pay for the part as well. I was also given the "run around" from Chrysler headquarters customer service department stating that the defect warranty was only for 36000 miles or three years. I feel as though it should always be covered as long as the vehicle is still running becasue it is required by law to wear a seat belt. Not to mention, I could have lost my child if I had hit that car or had been hit by someone else, when I was told just two months prior that all seat belts were in safety compliance.

When locking latch & buckle, does not hear click. Tongue of belt does not go in completely. Can pull on it & will not release. Will drive down the road & it will pop out of latch. Not secured properly.

Lap/shoulder belt buckle is very sensentive with light touch buckle will unlatch.

Rear seat belts locked up due to vehicle insulation melting over the seat belt mechanism during the hot summer months making them unusable.

Dealership contacted the consumer to inform him that the seat belt recall 02v076000 and air bag clock spring recall 02v293000 repairs were already performed. Then, consumer never took vehicle to dealer have the recall repairs performed. Manufacturer will be contacted.

By a rub on the buckle seat belt unlocks. Concerned because consumer has 3 children .

I am making a formal complaint on my 1999 Plymouth Voyager, it has the gen 3 seatbelts. I am a father of 4 and I believe they are dangerous to me and my family. I am requsting that legal action be taken against Chrysler to force them to replace all gen 3 seatbelts.