2001 Dodge Caravan seat belts problems

Filed Sep 29, 2016 · Seat belts · MO · crash · 3 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 dodge caravan. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a tree. The air bags deployed. The second row driver's side seat belt fractured. The contact sustained injuries to the head, chest, and ankle. The front passenger received a sprained ankle and the other occupant received a broken wrist, broken sternum, and a cracked pelvis/hip. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

Filed Nov 20, 2006 · Airbags, Seat belts · 47,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the front passenger seat belt became stuck. The seat belt did not retract and was not able to be pulled out at all. Also, the air bag warning light illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the seat belt problem. When the air bag was tested, the mechanic stated that there was a code which only the dealer could decipher.

Filed Mar 11, 2006 · Seat belts · TN · crash · 1 injury

2001 dodge caravan rear shoulder straps will not catch in crash, front belts worked fine but all of rear seat belts will not catch if you jerk on them you can see they don't catch and they did not catch my daughter and she was badly injured. *nm updated 03/31/06.

Filed Nov 16, 2004 · Seat belts · 52,102 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

While driving vehicle hit an ice patch in the road. The anti lock brakes failed, and vehicle spun around, and went into a ravine. While going down, consumer hit a tree which stopped the vehicle. Driver's seat back reclined, laying the consumer completely down. Somehow she then slid out of the seat belt, and landed in the back seat with the seat belt still engaged. *ak since the accident consumer's shoulder/neck, and head are in constant pain.difficulty focusing, an dis unable to drive for long periods of time due to pain.

Filed Nov 25, 2003 · Body, Seat belts · 20,000 miles · AZ

The rear passenger seat belt became stuck in the power sliding door causing the door to jam. The door could not be opened from the inside or outside. The vehicle is currently with the dealer being repaired. Please provide any further details. *nlm

Filed Apr 29, 2003 · Seat belts · FL

Investigative report by news channel, wtvt fox 13 investigates, april 25,2003. Unsafe seat belts in daimler/chrysler vehicles. Particularly the gen3 and gen4's.

Filed Jun 17, 2002 · Seat belts · NY · 1 injury

While driving and without warning had to make a sudden stop and child in safety seat in rear end of vehicle was not retained due to safety seat belt failre and was thrown out from car seat.

Filed Mar 22, 2002 · Seat belts · PA

I saw the report on primetime about the failure of the gen3 seatbelts. When I called daimlerchrysler and requested a replacement, I was told that I can not get them replaced. I insist that they be replaced!!! They are unsafe and they are in the seat that my 2 small children sit in at all times.

Filed Mar 14, 2002 · Seat belts · TX

When applying brakes child safety seat went forward due to gen-3 seatbelt coming unlatching by itself. Dealer contacted.please add VIN.

Filed Mar 12, 2002 · Seat belts · MI

I want a recall asap to replace gen-3 seatbelts with gen-4 seatbelts. I am concerned for my childrens safty.