Front drivers seat belt does not latch properly but once latched it suddenly unlatches while driving. Nlm
1991 Dodge Caravan: seat belt won't latch or retract
33 of the 616 complaints about the 1991 Dodge Caravan describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 33
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year
What owners say
Driver's seat belt latch would not release from the buckle housing, causing the occupants to become trapped. Please give any further details.
Owner took vehicle to dealer for recall on seat belt buckle and seat belt anchor clip and was told recall repair work was performed on vehicle. Owner took vehicle to another dealer, and it was determined that the recall work was never done. Recalls 97v148000 and 97v149000.
Shoulder seat belt failed.
2 front seat belt buckle servic erecall repairs completed.
Seat belt clip broke from middle/rear seat where it is attached to the floor.
Second row seat seat belt failure.
Seat belt did not lock during impact.
Middle seat belt buckle attachment comes apart from the floor attachment.
Middle seat belt will come unlatched after locking; can hear click when pressing against it; can move the latch buckle in place w/pliers. Took to dealer & told need new seat belts; under investigation (#ea96016 & ea97005).
While making a left turn the seat belt buckle on the left side in the middle of the vehicle disengaged, releasing the child safety seat. Please give further details.
Right middle seat belt buckle, where it attaches to anchorage came unlatched while in use, caused 7-year old to fall out seat while making quick turn, according to dealer, seat belt working normal.
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. Covers on the solid stalk mounted seat belt buckles can become dislodged causing the release button to stick inside the cover. The buckle would then be only partially latched.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.
Recall number 97V148000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. The center rear seat, right outboard side, safety belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor position.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the anchor hook retaining clip with a revised profile clip and a cover plate.
Recall number 97V149000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1991 Dodge Caravan seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1991 Dodge Caravan?
33 of 616 owner complaints about the 1991 Dodge Caravan (5%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Dodge Caravan?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1991 Dodge Caravan
ABS 144Brake failure 53Transmission failure 16Door locks 13Loss of power 10Wipers 9Fire or smoke 7Power steering loss 7Stalling 7Fuel leak 6Grinding brakes 5Headlights 5
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