2000 Hyundai Elantra seat belts problems

Filed Sep 14, 2007 · Airbags, Seat belts · 16,000 miles · CA · crash · 3 injuries

I was driving north bound on highway 99. On a saturday afternoon in rush hour, in sacramento, ca. When I was hit on the rear passenger side by a black nissan. When the cars touched we spun 3 times in the middle of traffic. We were lucky enough to not hit any other vehicle. The car stopped 8 feet away from the retaining wall, facing north bound. My infant (1 month old ) and 13 yr. Old were in the back. The infants car seat sifted about a foot towards the left of the drivers side. That means the rear seat belts were not working properly. My 13 yr. Old screamed as she hovered over her brother to protect him. Her seat belt was loose enough for her to allow her to do that. The total impact was on her side. She and I saw the car coming but there was no where to move. My front air bags did not deploy or open up. I was able to shield my face on the time of the impact. The insurance considered it a salvage and paid me off.

Filed Sep 27, 2006 · Seat belts · 94,000 miles · NC

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to restrain a child in a safety seat with the left rear seat belt, the seat belt buckle assembly fractured without warning. Additionally, the front seat belt webbing strap tightened when engaged during normal use. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to determine the cause of buckle assembly fracture, but determined the front seat belt was designed that way. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 10/17/2006 -

Filed Aug 13, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · 51,025 miles · NJ · 2 injuries

While away on vaccation in virginia, drivers seat belt sprung and tightened up on driver, air bag light went on on the dash. About 200 miles later upon starting the car while in process of putting on pax seat belt, it sprung and tightened up. Upon returning home, visited dealer for service. Told to make appt for following week and they put seat belts on order. Wnr in 8/3 for scheduled appt, they didn't have the belts and told they weren't ordered. Dealer then ordered air bage mode & belts. As of 8/13 still don't have and car warranty not honored, yet.

Filed Jun 24, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · 62,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

While driving between 35 and 40 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a front end collision, both air bag deployed, but the drivers seat belt, didn't restrain the consumer. The consumer stated the seat belt on the drivers side did not lock in the crash. The driver of the vehicle is 5ft 6in. The consumer broke both sides of his/her chest bone. Please provide further information. *jb when the driver side air bag deployed, it when in the air and did not protect the consumer from hitting the steering wheel.cw

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · UT · crash · 1 injury

While driving, the seat belt popped loose. The driver lost control of the vehicle. This caused the driver to hit a tree. None of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained head injuries. The driver was seen by a medical technician on site, but refused to go to the hospital. The vehicle was totaled.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Airbags, Seat belts · 58,000 miles · NH · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 45 MPH consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle in front . Seat belts were worn, but seat belt did not hold. Also, driver's air bag did not deploy. Consumer suffered neck/back, and knee injuries. Police did arrive on the scene, and vehicle was totaled. Dealer and manufacturer were informed of the accident.

Filed Jan 17, 2003 · Airbags, Seat belts · 35,635 miles · FL

Seat belts lock up, and air bag lights come on and stay on. Dealership has been contacted. Ts.

Filed Oct 26, 2001 · Seat belts · FL

Fron/tleft restraint belt retractor would lock up during all braking maneuvers, and will not release to allow movement of driver. Dealership has examined vehicle and replaced drivers restraint belt retractor. Problem has not been eliminated, and it still limits movement of driver. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

Filed Sep 24, 2001 · Airbags, Seat belts · VA · crash · 2 injuries

While traveling on wet pavement, consumer and another vehicle collided head on, consumers seat belt did not lock, nor did the air bags deploy, consumer sustained several injuries and had to be rushed into surgery.

Filed Aug 21, 2001 · Seat belts · CA

Rear middle seat belt buckle fell apart soon after the consumer installed car seat and pressure was applied to buckle. Consumer contacted dealer. Dealer refused to provide any assistance.