Law question

[jetblk328i]

Hey guys, I need a little help with a car-related law.

I have a Lexus RX300 and after many(10) years of service, the seat belts(front) have decided to stop retracting. Thus everytime I get out, I have to manually feed it in.

I posted this problem onto Clublexus, and many said that its a federal law that "car restraint system problems must be addressed and fixed by the dealer"

Obviously I no longer have warranty, but the same club lexus members said that this law works forever???

I doubt that this is true.

So, Does a law exist? Does it cover seat belts? Forever?

Thanks in advance!

Btw, the belts still tense up fine if I pull very hard so i still feel somewhat safe.

[TMNT]

Originally Posted by jetblk328i

Hey guys, I need a little help with a car-related law.

I have a Lexus RX300 and after many(10) years of service, the seat belts(front) have decided to stop retracting. Thus everytime I get out, I have to manually feed it in.

I posted this problem onto Clublexus, and many said that its a federal law that "car restraint system problems must be addressed and fixed by the dealer"

Obviously I no longer have warranty, but the same club lexus members said that this law works forever???

I doubt that this is true.

So, Does a law exist? Does it cover seat belts? Forever?

Thanks in advance!

Btw, the belts still tense up fine if I pull very hard so i still feel somewhat safe.

I know Honda/Acura have lifetime warranties on their seatbelts covering them from malfunctions. Don't know about Toyota/Lexus

[jopa489]

Honda/Acura definitely have lifetime warranties on the seatbelts. I think Toyota is 10 years, and after that they will still cover the part but you'll have to pay for the labor. Don't quote me on that though.

I'd call Toyota customer service before heading off to the dealer so you know the corporate policy. You can use that knowledge to your advantage at the dealer. There are several DIY tricks out there to fix retracting seatbelts too.