Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: seat belt surround

  1. 21st April 2013, 08:38 AM #1
    wcody01
    wcody01 is offline Fossicker
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Dubbo
    Posts
    33
    Total Downloaded
    0

    seat belt surround

    Hi all,
    i late 2011 model disco 4. the soft plastic surround where the seat belt comes out of the pillar is wearing where the seat belt rubs agianst it. It is more thant half way worn through ie at least 5 mm. not only is this plastic wearing but the belt is also starting to frey.
    i have asked for it to be fixed under warranty as i believe it is either poor product or poor design. At very least it does not fit hte durability clause of consumer garuntees. Both the dealer and LRA have said it is considered wear and tear.
    What seat belt and interior should wear and tear in a 2 year time frame?? i know of plenty of 10+ year old cars that have no problems as such.
    To get it replaced at COST value thorugh the dealer is $255
    Has anyone else had this problem?
    Cheers
    Will
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 21st April 2013, 01:47 PM #2
    CaverD3
    CaverD3 is offline ChatterBox
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Posts
    2,351
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Contact ACCC. Safety issue if the belt has worn. Frayed seat belt is a pink slip fail.
    The plastic on my seven year old D3 has worn but the belt has not frayed.
    After only two years is not good.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 21st April 2013, 06:22 PM #3
    Tombie Guest
    Mines done the same...
    Was obvious by 12,000km service.

    I'm at 35,000 now and will sort it this service...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 21st April 2013, 07:45 PM #4
    The Doctor Guest
    Mine is the same with the surround. I'd be going to ACCC or Fair Trading etc also as it is a safety issue. We had fraying on our 2003 VW Polo and that was replaced under warranty, no questions asked.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 21st April 2013, 10:53 PM #5
    Ferret's Avatar
    Ferret
    Ferret is offline YarnMaster Subscriber
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    3,916
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by wcody01 View Post
    What seat belt and interior should wear and tear in a 2 year time frame??
    They replace the inner door seal rubber when it splits, no questions asked. How's that different to the interior plastic wearing in your situation?
    2024 RRS on the road
    2011 D4 3.0 in the drive way
    1999 D2 V8, in heaven
    1984 RRC, in hell
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 22nd April 2013, 11:11 AM #6
    CaverD3
    CaverD3 is offline ChatterBox
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Posts
    2,351
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Partly down to the useless Dubbo dealer not pushing?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Engine System Fault (Critical) caused by known software issue | Transfer Case Oil »

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Search AULRO.com ONLY!
 Search All the Web!