Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the front automatic seat belt retractor would not pull out. The seat belt restraints were very loose. The dealer replaced the seat belt assembly, but the failure recurred two weeks later. The dealer stated that the cause of failure may be the switch that is used to determine if the door is ajar. However, the dealer does not know how to correct the failure. The current mileage was 148,000 and failure mileage was 100,000.
1993 Dodge Grand Caravan: seat belt won't latch or retract
10 of the 287 complaints about the 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- 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
Front drivers side seat belt retractor is frozen and seat belt cannot be worn. Made repeated attempts at getting the belt to loosen up and all attempts failed. Dealer tells me the repair will cost $328 to replace the assembly. I am currently driving the vehicle illegally and I'm laughably surprised that the federal safety agency, given that there are 13 complaints for this same component issue already for this model year alone, has not issued a safety recall. Are seat belts no longer a safety component or concern for the agency that first mandated their use? Chrysler will not cover this repair.
Driver's seat belt retractor failed locking seatbelt. Attempted to receive replacement at dealer. Told no part available. Told junk yard is only solution for a replacement belt and retractor. Vehicle is less than 10 years old.
Passenger's seat belt gets stuck, works rarely, dealer told consumer to lubricate it. This started in 1994 while still under warranty, not repaired.
Driver's side seatbelt has become stuck and cannot be pulled out to be used.
Drivers side seat belt fails to retract or release (totally inoperable). Nlm
Seat belt failed 3 times in two small impact crashes to release, resulting in severe chest/neck and shoulder injuries. Driver had to be manually removed.
Right middle passenger seat belt buckle frequently releases from anchorage, no injuries, as of yet, not checked by dealer.
Passenger's side second row captain's chair seat belt mounted to side of van fails to restrain passenger's shoulder.
Floor hook for middle seat belt fails to keep seatbelt secured to floor.
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 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan?
10 of 287 owner complaints about the 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan (3%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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