Seat Belt Question

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Dot Matrix, Apr 17, 2005.

  1. Dot Matrix

    Dot Matrix Guest

    Has anyone ever had a problem with the seat belt that will not extend to the
    fastener ?
    I have an '98 S70. I can not extend the belt. It is locked and I can't
    extend it to fasten
    it at all ( around the driver) Yes... it is happening in the driver's seat
    only. Any explanations
    would be appreciated !!!!
     
    Dot Matrix, Apr 17, 2005
    #1
  2. For most makes of car the seat belt mechanizm is covered for an unlimited
    time/mileage by the manufacturer (i.e. Nissan replaced seatbelts on my 13
    year old maxima with 160,000 miles on it). Check with the dealer,
    federally-mandated safety equipment is probably covered.
     
    William MILLS, Apr 18, 2005
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  3. Dot Matrix

    Jim Carriere Guest

    Adding onto this, I'd hope the dealer would pay for the tow truck as
    well!
     
    Jim Carriere, Apr 18, 2005
    #3
  4. Dot Matrix

    Mike F Guest

    Often cars with these infinite seat belt warranties are because they
    have lots of failures and the lifetime warranty is cheaper to the
    manufacturer than otherwise what would be a mandated recall. And this
    way the manufacturer look good: "Wow, my seatbelt was covered even
    though my car is an ancient POS!" as opposed to "I can't believe I have
    to take my new car in for a new seatbelt, can't they even get that
    correct?!" (I'm not saying that applies to the above Maxima.)

    Volvos (at least my '98s) have only a 5 year seatbelt warranty. If the
    belt won't pull out (and the car is not parked on an incline), then
    either it's defective or the mounting bolt is loose. If the mounting
    bolt is loose, then the mechanism is may not be at the correct angle,
    similar to having the car parked on an incline.

    --
    Mike F.
    Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.

    Replace tt with t (twice!) and remove parentheses to email me directly.
    (But I check the newsgroup more often than this email address.)
     
    Mike F, Apr 18, 2005
    #4
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