I don't seem to have any seatbelt retraction problems on my '96.
I wonder if they changed anything on the newer models. I'll
admit there's not much recoil force there, but it always retracts
fully after I unbuckle it and swing it over.
The way I view it, since this system does not ratchet, any increase
in the retraction force would cause the belt to tug harder on your
chest and become an annoyance when driving.
Just my $0.02.
Rich
>
>>2) I just got a response back from my Internet note to NHTSA about the
>>non-retracting seatbelts, along with a release request that I allow them to
>>contact the manufacturer. Anybody else interested in seeing the seatbelt
>>retractor work?
>
>Yes, I am interested. To me it is more of a nuisance than a safety factor,
>because
>It is not difficult to make sure the belt is fitting properly before I drive
>off. It's also a
>matter of principle - it seems that this is a true design defect.
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