Tl* the contact owned a 1997 buick lesabre. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the rear driver side seat belt webbing tightened independently around the child's body. The occupant sustained a fractured back and torn spine. In addition, there was injury to the abdomen. The injuries required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was unavailable.
1997 Buick Lesabre seat belts problems
21 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front: buckle assembly8
- Front: anchorage7
- Front2
- Rear/other1
- Front: retractor1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Buick Lesabre seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Buick Lesabre seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were assembled with one or more incorrect safety belt and/or safety belt buckle ends. This does not conform with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: if an incorrect part is used, the belt may not latch properly, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant should a vehicle crash occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect all front and rear safety belt latch ends and safety belt buckles for correct parts and replace any incorrect parts.
Recall number 96V044000 · Recall details
What 1997 Buick Lesabre owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I turned the ignition to start my car on 1/17/2008 at approximately 8:30a and heard a very loud pop and smoke started coming out from under the hood. I looked under the hood and found that the engine cover and intake manifold were both shattered. I researched online and found a recall pertaining to this exact issue, recall number 96v116000; additionally, I found another recall pertaining to faulty safety belts, recall number 96v044000. I am currently looking into repair costs because I was told by the buick corporation that there is a recall but my VIN is not included for some unexplained reason.
I was rear ended while stopped at a red light and then pushed into the car stopped in front of me and transported to emergency room. The safety belt on my 1997 buick lesabre ltd did not hold me back during the collision and I was thrown face first into my steering wheel. This resulted in a severely broken nose, severe facial contusions and bruises. I am told by buick dealer repair personnel that a buick lesabre must be traveling at 25 MPH in order for seat belts to lock and hold the driver back. The seat belts on both the driver and the passenger side of my car can be pulled out and almost reach the windshield while the car is stopped and while driving it. I have also discussed the accident with several persons who have been involved in similar accidents in different make cars. They stated that their seat belts did hold them back and that they did not sustain any injuries. The seat belt on my 1997 buick is defective and allowed me to receive severe facial injuries. I believe the seat belts should be recalled and properly reinstalled so that they will work in an accident such as mine. The car has been repaired but I am afraid to drive it. I have searched through the complaints sent to your organization and noticed that an almost exact accident happened to a 1997 buick lesabre ltd in 1998. The person involved in the accident wrote to you complaining about the seat belts not working properly and allowing the person to sustain many injuries. When will the federal safety agency notice that there is a problem with this auto safety belt and order a recall so that injuries such as mine and the persons in 1998 do not continue to occur?
Front driver's seat belt broke. It was the same defect as stated in recall 96v044000. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer. However, the VIN was not included the recall. *ak
Driver's side seat belt buckle ,plastic part, fell apart when fastening together. Please describe details.
Seat belt failed. Nm
Right rear seat belt retractor mechanism failed, rear buckles do not latch properly. Mjs
Driver seat belt failed.
When riding in the vehicle and trying to get the seat belts to stay around the consumer, the front and the rear seat belt straps are too short to be pulled out and to go around the consumer.
Seat belt did not restrain properly during accident, causing injury.
Questions about the 1997 Buick Lesabre seat belts
Does the 1997 Buick Lesabre have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Buick Lesabre, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Buick Lesabre seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Buick Lesabre seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 96V044000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
Other 1997 Buick Lesabre problems
Engine 120Electrical 42Fuel system 40Brakes 36Airbags 33Transmission 33Visibility 29Steering 25Suspension 20Body 17Tires 15Acceleration 12Locks 11Lights 8Seats 2Wheels 2
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