Defect Investigation Detail

JEEP / LIBERTY / 2002

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE05046 Vehicale/Equipment Name: JEEP
Vehicale/Equipment Model: LIBERTY Vehicale/Equipment Year: 2002
Component Name: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Manufacturer's Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Date Opened: Aug, 26 2005 Date Closed: Dec, 27 2005
Subject: FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE MALFUNCTION Summary: This investigation of front seat belt buckles in the subject vehicles was opened on august 26, 2005.the basis for opening was seven odi reports alleging the driver's seat belt buckle failed to function properly.the complainants alleged the buckles would not latch or were difficult to latch or unlatch.some of the complainants alleged something was broken inside of the buckle and others alleged that the "button" was stuck down and had to be pried up in order to latch the buckle.this investigation has been upgraded to ea05-022