Seat Belt Retractor Does Not Function Properly or is Inoperative - Overspool Lock
Seat Belt Retractor Does Not Function Properly or is Inoperative - Overspool Lock Seat Belt Retractor Does Not Function Properly or is Inoperative – Overspool Lock
| Cause | Correction |
|---|---|
| Definition: Do not replace the seat belt retractor for these conditions until first attempting to disengage the locking mechanism by reviewing the potential causes and the corrections listed below. | |
| Overspool Lock The seat belt retractor may exhibit an unintentional locking condition if the seat belt retracts to the stowed position too rapidly. This may also occur if the seat belt guide adjuster (if equipped) is activated too quickly or while rapidly folding a seat up or down. This may result in the seat belt retractor locking with the seat belt fully stowed. | If this condition occurs, pull the seat belt out 51 to 76 mm (2 to 3 in), or to full extension if necessary, with moderate force and then allow the seat belt to retract before attempting to use the seat belt again. Repeat if necessary. |
| Rear Seat with Integrated Seat Belt Retractor This condition may also exist on vehicles with seat belts integrated into the rear seat back and may present itself as a seat back locked in the folded down position. | Click Image For Video Pull up on the seat back with moderate force as far as it will go, and then push all the way down on the seat back before attempting to raise the seat back again. Repeat if necessary. |
