Seat-belt locks up while driving.
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Drifting
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Minneapolis MN
Seat-belt locks up while driving.
Sometimes the drivers seat-belt thinks it's in an accident, and decides to lock up. If I take the belt off and let it retract, then it's fine again. Anyone else experience this problem, and what's that CINCH button for anyway? :flag
Burning Brakes
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From: walled lake MI
Re: Seat-belt locks up while driving. (FlyboyZR1)
i've just experienced this myself today on some rough roads. it acts like the CINCH button was pressed. it happens sometimes but i don't really notice it since i don't move around in my seat much.
the CINCH button locks the lap belt in place so you don't slide around all over the place when you are racing.
might be worth it to call a dealer to see if it is a recall item...
the CINCH button locks the lap belt in place so you don't slide around all over the place when you are racing.
might be worth it to call a dealer to see if it is a recall item...
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Escondido CA
Re: Seat-belt locks up while driving. (Mark84_L383)
Well chevy only keeps recordson thecars for 10 years supposedly. My info popped up and they were very helpfull --I haveheard of the earlier model guys having probs --ck out http://www.netvettes.com/cgi-bin/ult...c&f=2&t=003123
Team Owner
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From: Evans, GA
Re: Seat-belt locks up while driving. (FlyboyZR1)
Try out this recall notice.
91C25 & 91C26
November 1991
Dear Chevrolet Corvette Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
REASON FOR THIS RECALL
General Motors has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exist in certain 1984-91 Chevrolet Corvettes. Under specific conditions of vehicle operation and occupant usage, it is possible for the safety belt in your vehicle to lock-up or jam in the retractor. If this occurs, you will be unable to use the safety belt because it will be impossible to pull the belt out of the retractor. In the event of a vehicle crash, unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury than those using safety belts.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
If either of the safety belts in your corvette has this problem, you will be unable to pull the belt out of the retractor and buckle up no matter how hard you pull. If you currently have a safety belt that is locked-up, please call your Chevrolet dealer right away and schedule a time to have the safety belt replaced. Be certain to tell the dealer the model year and interior color of your Corvette so they can have the proper safety belts for your car when you come in.
In addition, if you ever have this problem in the future – no matter when – contact your Chevrolet dealer for safety belt replacement. Please keep this letter in your Corvette, so that any future owners will also know of this situation.
Most Corvettes will never experience this problem because it can only occur under specific conditions of safety belt use. You can avoid having this occur by simply fastening your safety belt before your start driving your Corvette. This is clearly the best safety belt use routine, and is what your owner’s manual recommends.
The retractor lock-up problem can occur only if you attempt to fasten the safety belt while either accelerating, braking, or bouncing over a rough road so that the retractor attempts to lock-up as it would in a vehicle crash. If this condition occurs and you have just started to pull the belt out of the retractor (first six inches of belt travel) you will feel resistance as the retractor attempts to lock-up. Continuing to pull on the belt in spite of feeling this resistance may break the retractor and you would not be able to use the safety belt.
-2-
If you have previously paid to have either of your safety belts replaced because of this condition, we want to reimburse you. Please bring documentation to your dealer which reasonably confirms the amount of unreimbursed repair expense, the date of the repair, and the person or entity performing the repair so you may submit a claim for reimbursement.
WHAT WE WILL DO
If either safety belt in your Corvette is currently locked-up – or ever locks-up in the future – we will replace the safety belts at no charge. Chevrolet is utilizing a special parts distribution program designed to help you put the right replacement safety belt in your dealers hands quickly and without delay.
Instructions for making this correction have been sent to your dealer and parts are available. The labor time necessary to perform this service correction is approximately one-half (1/2) hour. Please ask your dealer how much additional time will be needed to schedule and process your vehicle.
Your Chevrolet dealer is best equipped to obtain parts and provide service to ensure that your vehicle is corrected as promptly as possible. If, however, you take your vehicle to the dealer on the agreed service date, and they do not remedy this condition on that date or within five (5) days, we recommend you contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 10800-222-1020.
After contacting your dealer and the Customer Assistance Center, If you are still not satisfied that we have done our best to remedy this condition without charge and within a reasonable time, you may wish to write the Administrator, National Highway Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D. C. 20590 or call 1-800-424-9393 (Washington, D.C. residents use 366-0123).
The enclosed owner reply card identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this card to your dealer will assist in making the necessary correction in the shortest possible time. If you have sold or traded your vehicle, please let me know by completing the postage paid reply card and returning it to us.
We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and continued satisfaction with our products.
Chevrolet Motor Division
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
Enclosure
91C25 & 91C26
November 1991
Dear Chevrolet Corvette Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
REASON FOR THIS RECALL
General Motors has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exist in certain 1984-91 Chevrolet Corvettes. Under specific conditions of vehicle operation and occupant usage, it is possible for the safety belt in your vehicle to lock-up or jam in the retractor. If this occurs, you will be unable to use the safety belt because it will be impossible to pull the belt out of the retractor. In the event of a vehicle crash, unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury than those using safety belts.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
If either of the safety belts in your corvette has this problem, you will be unable to pull the belt out of the retractor and buckle up no matter how hard you pull. If you currently have a safety belt that is locked-up, please call your Chevrolet dealer right away and schedule a time to have the safety belt replaced. Be certain to tell the dealer the model year and interior color of your Corvette so they can have the proper safety belts for your car when you come in.
In addition, if you ever have this problem in the future – no matter when – contact your Chevrolet dealer for safety belt replacement. Please keep this letter in your Corvette, so that any future owners will also know of this situation.
Most Corvettes will never experience this problem because it can only occur under specific conditions of safety belt use. You can avoid having this occur by simply fastening your safety belt before your start driving your Corvette. This is clearly the best safety belt use routine, and is what your owner’s manual recommends.
The retractor lock-up problem can occur only if you attempt to fasten the safety belt while either accelerating, braking, or bouncing over a rough road so that the retractor attempts to lock-up as it would in a vehicle crash. If this condition occurs and you have just started to pull the belt out of the retractor (first six inches of belt travel) you will feel resistance as the retractor attempts to lock-up. Continuing to pull on the belt in spite of feeling this resistance may break the retractor and you would not be able to use the safety belt.
-2-
If you have previously paid to have either of your safety belts replaced because of this condition, we want to reimburse you. Please bring documentation to your dealer which reasonably confirms the amount of unreimbursed repair expense, the date of the repair, and the person or entity performing the repair so you may submit a claim for reimbursement.
WHAT WE WILL DO
If either safety belt in your Corvette is currently locked-up – or ever locks-up in the future – we will replace the safety belts at no charge. Chevrolet is utilizing a special parts distribution program designed to help you put the right replacement safety belt in your dealers hands quickly and without delay.
Instructions for making this correction have been sent to your dealer and parts are available. The labor time necessary to perform this service correction is approximately one-half (1/2) hour. Please ask your dealer how much additional time will be needed to schedule and process your vehicle.
Your Chevrolet dealer is best equipped to obtain parts and provide service to ensure that your vehicle is corrected as promptly as possible. If, however, you take your vehicle to the dealer on the agreed service date, and they do not remedy this condition on that date or within five (5) days, we recommend you contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 10800-222-1020.
After contacting your dealer and the Customer Assistance Center, If you are still not satisfied that we have done our best to remedy this condition without charge and within a reasonable time, you may wish to write the Administrator, National Highway Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D. C. 20590 or call 1-800-424-9393 (Washington, D.C. residents use 366-0123).
The enclosed owner reply card identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this card to your dealer will assist in making the necessary correction in the shortest possible time. If you have sold or traded your vehicle, please let me know by completing the postage paid reply card and returning it to us.
We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and continued satisfaction with our products.
Chevrolet Motor Division
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
Enclosure
