Seat Belt schematic
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From: Your mom's basement
Originally Posted by Bobbydoedoe
hmm dealer?
They also will not give me info about how to get to the belt retraction apparatus...they feel I might try to take it out, and they do not want any of those legal ramifications...
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From: Charlotte
Originally Posted by JaredGMS
Went to the dealer to fix it, and they say that there is no problem with the belt.....
They also will not give me info about how to get to the belt retraction apparatus...they feel I might try to take it out, and they do not want any of those legal ramifications...
They also will not give me info about how to get to the belt retraction apparatus...they feel I might try to take it out, and they do not want any of those legal ramifications...
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From: Tick-Tock Tech
Originally Posted by louisn
why doesn't the dealer fix it. Seatbelts are warrantied forever on Acuras.
I thought there are Federal laws that provide lifetime warranty for safety items.
Originally Posted by 2003 Acura CL Warranty Booklet .pdf
Seat Belt Limited Warranty
While seat belts cannot completely remove the possibility of injury, they do provide a very significant level of protection when used properly. Acura believes the best way to enhance your safety is to use your seat belt. To encourage their use, the seat belts should always be in good operating condition.
Time Period
This warranty continues for the useful life of the vehicle.
Warranty Coverage
Acura will repair or replace, at its option, any Acura seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use. This includes all parts and labor charges.
This Warranty Does Not Cover:
Replacement of a properly functioning seat belt assembly strictly for cosmetic or comfort reasons.
Failure caused by abuse, alteration, accidental damage, misuse, or malfunction resulting from a collision.
While seat belts cannot completely remove the possibility of injury, they do provide a very significant level of protection when used properly. Acura believes the best way to enhance your safety is to use your seat belt. To encourage their use, the seat belts should always be in good operating condition.
Time Period
This warranty continues for the useful life of the vehicle.
Warranty Coverage
Acura will repair or replace, at its option, any Acura seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use. This includes all parts and labor charges.
This Warranty Does Not Cover:
Replacement of a properly functioning seat belt assembly strictly for cosmetic or comfort reasons.
Failure caused by abuse, alteration, accidental damage, misuse, or malfunction resulting from a collision.
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From: Your mom's basement
Originally Posted by Slimey
I thought there are Federal laws that provide lifetime warranty for safety items.
Maybe the dealer thinks the problem is only cosmetic? Sounds like they should fix it to me. Maybe you have to show them the warranty book.
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From: Charlotte
Originally Posted by JaredGMS
How do you remove the rear side trim??
Its a bunch of clips. There is a screw under the cap in that little grab handle thing that needs to come out first though, also one at the bottom left corner in a recess. If you need the pic, let me know and I'll scan it.
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From: Your mom's basement
Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
So needy
Its a bunch of clips. There is a screw under the cap in that little grab handle thing that needs to come out first though. If you need the pic, let me know and I'll scan it.
Its a bunch of clips. There is a screw under the cap in that little grab handle thing that needs to come out first though. If you need the pic, let me know and I'll scan it.
Thanks...will let you all know how it goes....if my wife doesnt kill me first for not having fixed it yet.
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I would call corporate and tell the that the dealer won't fix this when it's obviosuly a defect. At the very least I would ask for their reason in writing and talk to the service manager. You probbably need the whole unit to be replaced.There only possible justification for your dealer's lack of action is this phrase: "Warranty Does Not Cover:
Replacement of a properly functioning seat belt assembly strictly for cosmetic or comfort reasons." The key word is "strictly." If it affects safety at all, they must fix under this warranty. I would protest and get their reason in writing and make them say specifically stae in writing that the seatbelt system is functioning 100% in all areas of safety.
Replacement of a properly functioning seat belt assembly strictly for cosmetic or comfort reasons." The key word is "strictly." If it affects safety at all, they must fix under this warranty. I would protest and get their reason in writing and make them say specifically stae in writing that the seatbelt system is functioning 100% in all areas of safety.
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From: Tick-Tock Tech
Originally Posted by louisn
I would call corporate and tell the that the dealer won't fix this when it's obviosuly a defect. At the very least I would ask for their reason in writing and talk to the service manager. You probbably need the whole unit to be replaced.There only possible justification for your dealer's lack of action is this phrase: "Warranty Does Not Cover:
Replacement of a properly functioning seat belt assembly strictly for cosmetic or comfort reasons." The key word is "strictly." If it affects safety at all, they must fix under this warranty. I would protest and get their reason in writing and make them say specifically stae in writing that the seatbelt system is functioning 100% in all areas of safety.
Replacement of a properly functioning seat belt assembly strictly for cosmetic or comfort reasons." The key word is "strictly." If it affects safety at all, they must fix under this warranty. I would protest and get their reason in writing and make them say specifically stae in writing that the seatbelt system is functioning 100% in all areas of safety.
I would also tell both the dealer and Honda/Acura that you are filing a report with the NHTSA. Not that they'll care, but it'll let know that you're serious about this issue as it relates to safety.
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