Restraints - Seat Belt Doesn't Retract Properly/Twists
69 08 03Feb. 20, 2008
2015008, Supercedes Technical Bulletin Group 69 number 07-05, dated May 3, 2007 due to corrected ElsaWeb document I.D. references.
Affected Models
Condition
Seat Belt, Does Not Retract Properly
Front seat belt twists while unfastening.
Note:
This condition DOES NOT affect the proper operation of the Passenger protection system. DO NOT replace the seat belt for this condition.
Technical Background
After unfastening the seat belt and retracting the belt rapidly, the webbing becomes twisted.
Production Solution
No production change required
Service
If the seat belt webbing becomes twisted:
^ Fully extract seat belt webbing from the retractor and un-twist the seat belt.
^ Slowly return seat belt webbing into retractor.
^ Repeat procedure again, fully extracting seat belt webbing.
^ Ensuring proper seat belt positioning, and slowly retract seat belt webbing.
^ Explain correct seat belt webbing retraction procedure to customer as described in operating instructions.
Warranty
Information only.
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts required.
No Special Tools required.
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.