The first 2 recalls were performed by blackwell dodge. Since this time, my seatbelts have malfunctioned on more than one occasion and are now non-working. With repeated calls to dodge, no help or solution has been obtained. The only response I have received through customer service and the customer service department at dodge is that is not their fault and they replaced the parts required of them by the recall. They claim the problem is with a "sender unit" and/or a "sensor problem" on the automatic shoulder belt system. They were also quick to inform me that they are not responsible for those parts. Seatbelts are a matter of high priority. I feel dodge has installed defective parts and are aware of the problems, but refuse to do anything because they feel it is not their "problem". If their parts are defective, then they should be replace with new working parts at their expense. How can a car company not be responsible for the number one safety feature as required by law when it malfunctions? I hope this matter will be addressed because dodge is not and has not been helpful in this matter. I and my passengers are facing undo risk by the lack of working restraints. We are limited to the manual lapbelt. This issue needs to be investigate and remedied one way or another -- either by repairing the seatbelts to like new working condition or replacing these automatic nightmares with manual seatbelts. This is my second complaint because I never heard anything from the first one last year. Thank you.
1993 Dodge Colt seat belts complaints
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Cable on the drivers side seat belt fell out of the guide rail, resulting in a seat belt the will not restrain properly. This same defect was recalled on the two door 1993 dodge colts but not on the four door colts according to the manufacturer.
The right front motorbelt track wore out causing the cable to fall out, the motorbelt will not move.
Driver's side seat belt is inoperable due to the guiderail malfunctioning. The federal safety agency recall 97v073002/ manufacturer's recall 728 dealt with same problem. This vehicle not included in recall. Both dealer and manufacturer refused to correct the problem. Please provide any further details.
Recall 97v073: guiderail. Remedy failed. *ak seat belt failed several times before recall was issued and was fixed. It has failed again and fixed but continues to fail.
My colt first had troubles with the seatbelt in 1996. Tha automatic belts would get stuck or not move either forward or back. It was taken care of by the dealer at no charge. When I got the recall in jan1998 it again went in after just starting trouble again. Now in 2000 thedriver side has done it again. It has been fixed again for the third time.
Recall 97v073002/driver's side guide rail: passenger side cable dropped out of chamber and shoulder belt anchorage become stuck, leaving occupant without proper restraint. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that recall was only for driver's side, and any repairs would be at consumer cost. *ak
Recall 97v073002/ seat belt buckles. Two years after the recall had been performed the guide rail failed. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Dealer will repair the vehicle at the owner's expense.
Recall 97v0730000; passenger's seatbelt malfunctioned, causing the seatbelt to become inoperative, which wont protect the occupant in event of a crash. Previously, the dealer fixed the seatbelt under recall repairs. But the problem has reoccurred. Problem repairs at chrysler's expense. *ak
The driver'side shoulder belt was replaced through recall in 1997. It had originally failed several months prior to that. At that time, I requested the passenger side shoulder belt also be replaced, but dealer informed me it was not included in recall. Since then, the passenger side shoulder belt had failed numerous times, in that it failed to retract as designed when I started the car. I could often make it deploy by opening and closing the door and "timing" the ignition just right--but this didn't always work. Finally, it failed completely; it has not worked at all for most of 1999. The driver's side also occasionally shows this symptom. But it also sometimes retracts while I'm driving, which puts it in a place where it restricts my ability to steer the car. Calls to fusz have only got me rude responses. This is an extremely dangerous situation. My passengers and I are not protected. I want to wear proper restraint--I don't need a law to tell me so--but I am prevented from it through faulty manufacturing and/or design. This is unacceptable.
Front lap belt has worn out, the material is unraveling on the side, and there is a hole in the middle. The parts are not being manufactured anymore. Dealer has been contacted.
Dodge issued a recall in 1997 on automatic seatbelts. I made an appointment and assumed that my seatbelts would be repaired completely (it is definitely a safety issue). I returned the next day to pick up my car. The driver's side automatic belt worked, but the passenger side did not. They said "we'll look at it again. It's probably just a crossed-wire". I went back to retrieve my car later in the day and neither the driver nor the passenger sides automatic seatbelts were working. I asked why. The repair representative then said that dodge was only responsible for replacing the tracking of the automatic seatbelts and that nothing else was covered in the recall. I asked why neither belts were working now when one had been working properly earlier in the day. She then repeated that they were not responsible for that. I have contacted blackwell dodge and they refuse to help me in this matter. Seatbelts are required by law and in some states is becoming more common for police officers to issue tickets when they see you driving without your seatbelt. I only have a lap restraint and I do not feel comfortable with only a lap belt. I wish that dodge and all of the other manufacturers of these "automatic seatbelts" would replace these unpredicable devices with manual restraints found in all newly manufactured cars today. Thank you for your time. I hope something good can come of this situation.
Driver's side shoulder belt retractor is broken, the seat belt is stuck in the middle, and won't retract.
Recall 97v‑073 002/driver side guide rail was received and repaired; vehicle experiencing problem with passenger side guide rail not functionning. Would like the federal safety agency to provide help or information concerning this matter, and why would they correct one problem, but not the other.
When the seatbelt is put on , it goes forward and gets caught half way between the door.
Dealer installed a new replacement guide rail, but refused to replace assembly cable unless cost go to consumer as per recall 97v‑073.002. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter or provide addtional information.
When using shoulder belts they work intermittently. When shoulder belt on driver's side locks up, consumer has to use emergency release button to get out of the shoulder belt.
Shoulder belt on driver's side doesn't work due to guardrail motor breaking. Consumer can't use the shoulder belt.
Shoulder belt on the driver side doesn't work due to the motor within the seat belt becoming inoperative.
Consumer believes cable that was cut by consumer should be included in recall for motorized shoulder belt system.(97v073000).
Recalls 97v073002 and 97v073000: received recall notice & contacted dealer for repairs. Was informed by the first dealership that parts were not available for the vehicle. Went to the second dealership nd was given the same information.
Driver's side shoulder belt retractor came undone from track. Also, the buckle had released from the latch. The motor had stopped working properly. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check.
Recalled motorized shoulder belt not repaired.
Had received recall notice 97v073000 in the mail & notified the dealership about driver's side guide rail. The first dealership informed owner no parts were available. The 2nd dealership did not know about recall, as well as had no parts.
Shoulder belts are ripping 14 inches below the connection to the overhead. The belt on the driver's side is much worse. The dealer is not aware of the problem.
Motor belt drive cable frayed by the faulty guide rail, dealer refuses repair under recall campaign 97v073000.
Cable inside of the guide rail on the driver's side has come out not allowing the seatbelt to work properly. I was never sent a recall and I find a recall listed in here for my specific problem. I contacted both my dealer and chrysler to get this repaired free of charge which I was not. I was told there was nothing that they could do about it.
Consumer has a recall letter for the driver side guide rail for the shoulder belt, and the passenger's side has broken. But this vehicle is not included in the recall. Dealer has been contacted.
Entire drivers side seat belt cable has popped out and broke. Manufacturer contacted, and vehicle does not comply to recall. Dealer contacted and stated complete and mechanical repairs to be made (est$800-1,000). Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Power seat belt wire came off rendering seat belt inoperative, recall repair work completed however unable to repair.
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