SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
920,000 vehicles affected
SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE AND THE LATCH WILL NOT CATCH IN THE BUCKLE
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS FOR THIS TIRE IN 1998. THE TIRES WERE ONLY TWO MONTHS OLD WHEN THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE TIRE CAME OFF THE RIM AND CAUSED ME TO SPIN INTO A GUARDRAIL. THERE WAS NOTHING IN THE ROAD TO CAUSE THE ACCIDENT. IT WAS REPORTED AS A BLOW OUT BUT THE TIRE ITSELF WAS NOT DAMAGED, IT CAME OFF THE RIM. I NEED TO KNOW IF I HAVE A VALID COMPLAINT TO TAKE TO THE MANUFACTURER OR IF THEY ARE NOT LIABLE FOR THIS PRODUCT ONCE IT IS SOLD TO THE TIRE DEALER. THE COMPANY NAME I GAVE, AVELLINO'S, IS THE TIRE DEALER. I WILL BE SPEAKING WITH THEM TOMORROW ABOUT THE TIRES BUT WILL KEEP THE FAULTY TIRE FOR EVIDENCE. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION THAT MIGHT HELP ME PLEASE SEND IT TO MY EMAIL ADDRESS. THANK YOU.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 165/80R13 )
RECALL 95V103003, SEAT BELT BUCKLES. IT HAS BEEN APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS SINCE CONSUMER HAS BEEN TRYING TO GET THE VEHICLE'S PROBLEM REMEDIED. THUS FAR, THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER KEEP TELLING HER THAT THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. SHE HAS COMPLETED ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER, AND HAS NO REMAINING INFORMATION ON THE RECALL THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY SENT TO HER. *AK
DEALER MADE THE APPOINTMENT KNOWING THERE WAS NO PARTS.
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, HEARD NOISE, SUDDENLY TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, LOST VEHICLE POWER, USED MOMENTUM TO COAST TO SIDE OF ROAD, COULD HAVE CAUSED CRASH, TRANSMISSION REBUILT. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE FUEL LINE SYSTEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR PARTS SINCE AUGUST. LEFT NOTICE WITH DEALER. DEALER HAS NO RECORD OF THIS AND CANNOT REPLACE BUCKLE WITHOUT REMOVING HARNESS, DOESN'T KNOW IF MANUFACTURER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS PAYMENT. *AK
RECEIVED 1ST RECALL NOTICE IN FEB AND 2ND RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST CONCENING SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS IN STOCK. DEALER DID NOT SAY THAT HE WOULD ORDER THE PARTS. (95V-103.003). *AK
5SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, WHEN PLACED INTO NEUTRAL THE ENGINE RACES AND THE THROTTLE SEEMS STUCK.*AK
5SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, WHEN PLACED INTO NEUTRAL THE ENGINE RACES AND THE THROTTLE SEEMS STUCK.*AK
SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIRS NOT COMPLETED DUE TO UNAVAILABLE PARTS. *SD
OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE AND WAS TOLD PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL #95V103003. *AK
OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE AND WAS TOLD PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL #95V103003. *AK
SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIRS DELAYED DUE TO SCHEDULING DIFFICULTY. *SD
OWNER REFUSED RECALL REPAIRS TO HIS SEAT BELT BUCKLES DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS. *DSH
SEAT BELT BUCKLE PLASTIC BROKE, FELL INTO BUCKLE, CAUSING FAILURE OF SEAT BELT. TT
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IS BROKEN RECEIVED RECALL LETTER DEALER REPLACED PART SEAT BELT IS STILL BROKEN . TT
#PE94-093 THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS BROKE . TT RED PLASTIC BROKE OFF AND FELL INSIDE BELT CATCH MAKING IT MALFUNCTIONS. *YH
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAME LOOSE . TT
THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULDN'T LOCK SEAT BELT . *AK
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT RED PLASTIC IN LATCH BROKE, CAUSING LATCH TO JAM. *AK
ALL FOUR SEAT BELTS ARE NOT WORKING AND HAVE BEEN BROKEN FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS. TT
ORANGE PLASTIC PIECE WHERE PUSH TO RELEASE BROKE ON DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDE, NO LONGER CATCHES; NO LONGER HOLDS SEAT BELT TOGETHER; DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. TT
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT FRONT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. TT
SEATBELT BUCKLE IN LOCK POSITION, IT WILL NOT RELEASE, WILLING TO LET SEAT BELT BE VIEWED. TT
THE SHOULDER STRAPS FAILED TO RESTRAIN ON BOTH SEATS, CAUSING INJURIES. TT
Crash
2 injured
UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER FLEW FORWARD THEN BACKWARD, CAUSING SEAT TO BREAK. *AK
Crash
2 injured