Jammed Seat Belt Fix
09-05-2012, 05:21 AM
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Jammed Seat Belt Fix
A few days ago my seatbelt jammed on me and I had to slide out of my Jeep to get out of the thing. I later drove back home to my tool box and took a look at what was going on.
When I pressed the release, it wouldn't come out. I couldn't see any foreign matter stuck inside. So as a precaution I sprayed in some "anti rust" then hit it with a hammer. After about 30 seconds, the release un jammed, and now I have a working seat belt.
Has this happened to anyone? Should I be worried about future issues? Just curious if this happened to anyone else.
When I pressed the release, it wouldn't come out. I couldn't see any foreign matter stuck inside. So as a precaution I sprayed in some "anti rust" then hit it with a hammer. After about 30 seconds, the release un jammed, and now I have a working seat belt.
Has this happened to anyone? Should I be worried about future issues? Just curious if this happened to anyone else.
09-05-2012, 05:25 AM
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That's a safety defect and a free fix at your dealership. Why risk it happening again? Take in and get new 
If dealership tries to charge, call Jeeps warranty line/customer support and they will get it taken care of right away
If dealership tries to charge, call Jeeps warranty line/customer support and they will get it taken care of right away
09-06-2012, 02:27 PM
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I've had the same problem before. I sprayed some graphite lubricant in there and so far so good. I also keep a seat belt cutter mounted in a reachable spot - just in case.
I never thought about talking to the dealership though - good idea.
I never thought about talking to the dealership though - good idea.
09-06-2012, 03:52 PM
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I bought my Jeep from a different location, is it possible to take it into any Jeep Dealership for the safety fix for free?
09-06-2012, 04:15 PM
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I have the same problem with the passenger side rear seat belt. It drives every one who sit's there crazy they have to take it off and put it all the way back and then it works fine. Is it covered under some extended warranty?
09-06-2012, 04:22 PM
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A few days ago my seatbelt jammed on me and I had to slide out of my Jeep to get out of the thing. I later drove back home to my tool box and took a look at what was going on.
When I pressed the release, it wouldn't come out. I couldn't see any foreign matter stuck inside. So as a precaution I sprayed in some "anti rust" then hit it with a hammer. After about 30 seconds, the release un jammed, and now I have a working seat belt.
Has this happened to anyone? Should I be worried about future issues? Just curious if this happened to anyone else.
When I pressed the release, it wouldn't come out. I couldn't see any foreign matter stuck inside. So as a precaution I sprayed in some "anti rust" then hit it with a hammer. After about 30 seconds, the release un jammed, and now I have a working seat belt.
Has this happened to anyone? Should I be worried about future issues? Just curious if this happened to anyone else.
No or should I say not yet.