2005 Chrysler Town and Country: seat belt won't latch or retract

Filed Feb 22, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 150,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

I left my house & a mile at the most down the road. I heard a noise & felt the rear end slide to the right. I tried turning the wheel to straighten the van nothing happened. The steering wheel went side to side, but the wheels didn't turn. I wondered why the van had slide to the side. That is when I realized there was no steering b/c the direction didn't change & it was like the steering wheel was just there. I was coherent the entire time, I noticed at that time I was headed for the embankment across the other lane of traffic. (it is a two lane road.) I already knew there was no steering, so I grabbed the wheel with both hands, planted my feet to the floor board! I then asked god to forgive me. The van hit the embankment head on ,flipped, vans top scrapped all the way down just on the edges where the frame is. Then it landed on the pass. Side & slid backwards into the embankment ( on the side of the road I was originally going down.) on the other side of the road. I tried to get out b/c I thought I saw smoke. It was the airbags, they had exploded.my shins looked like I got beat with a baseball bat, the seat belt got stuck, &the doors locked. I lifted the driver door up over my head. (van was on pass. Side).a man helped me get out & van was pulled onto all 4 tires. I had back surgery on 4-23-14. I went & had xrays taken. I filled an investigation w/chrysler [xxx]#[xxx] ,[xxx]took pics. Of van, asks qts & sent to chrysler.[xxx] w/cust. Claim resolution grp 248‑512‑2934 sent letter b/c van @ salvage 803‑324‑7510,980-8900 & tampered w/ no invest. Could be done. They have to go to the scene of wreck (standard procedure) & didn't.I contacted [xxx] & numerous others @chrysler 800‑247‑9753 reason?.1.)4 blown tires removed 2.)fuses were gone. It was totaled! I faxed in pic.s from the scene & letter. Please help me! [xxx] called said the case is not reopened. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 18, 2011 · Seat belts · 89,771 miles · OH

The front right passenger seat belt does not lock or click in place. I researched recall number 04v047000 and learned there were similar issues. Contacted the dealer and was told that there was no recall on my particular vehicle. This appears to be more of a manufacturer problem and a great safety risk. The dealer just took my info but offered no assistance.

Filed May 12, 2007 · Airbags · 46,000 miles · MO

Air bag warning light came on dashboard. Dealer said it was caused by driver's side 'seat belt retractor needing to be replaced. They ordered this, said I would have to pay. Not covered by dealer. Then, on may 12, 2007 I saw on the tv may 11 2007 report that there was a the federal safety agency recall 07v192000 concerning sensor/ control module manufacturer's report on may 1, 2007. Dealer still knew nothing about this recall to this date.

Filed Feb 16, 2007 · Airbags, Seat belts · 59,015 miles · IA

Tl* - the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the sensor control module for the front air bags was not working and the sensor light turned on warning of a airbag malfunction. Also, the contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt was not tightening as it should. The contact replaced the front crash sensors, and the seat belt retractor. The contact believed that water entered the sensor assembly. The contact had the vehicle repaired, but believed that the work she had done should fall under a safety recall. The current and failure mileage were 59015 miles.*ak updated 03/30/07.

Filed Aug 23, 2006 · Seat belts · 20,000 miles · AL

The passenger side rear seat belt suddenly failed to rewind. This caused an unsafe condition as the belt became useless. As not all seats were then required, we have simply not used that seat awaiting parts. The belt is scheduled to be replaced this week.

Filed Jan 2, 2006 · Airbags, Seat belts · SC · crash · 1 injury

I was a front seat passenger in a 2005 chrysler minivan which was a rental. We were in an accident in which there was significant front end damage. My seat belt did not lock on impact and I flew into the windshield. Also, my airbag deployed late as we were rolling to a stop, therefore my knee slammed into the dash. According to records, this model van has a recall,but it was not purchased until 6/05 well after the recall it appears. Please advise.

Filed Jan 2, 2006 · Airbags, Seat belts · SC · crash · 1 injury

I was a front seat passenger in a 2005 chrysler minivan town & country. It was a rental. We had a front end collision and upon impact the front passenger airbag did not deploy until we were at a stop. Also, the seat belt did not lock in place and I was thrown into the windshield and dash. Injuries were sustained. Please advise.