Investigation PE05046: 2002 Jeep Liberty

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Aug 26, 2005

Closed

Dec 27, 2005

Model years

2002

Subject

Front seat belt buckle malfunction

Component: Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Summary

This investigation of front seat belt buckles in the subject vehicles was opened on august 26, 2005.the basis for opening was seven odi reports alleging the driver's seat belt buckle failed to function properly.the complainants alleged the buckles would not latch or were difficult to latch or unlatch.some of the complainants alleged something was broken inside of the buckle and others alleged that the button was stuck down and had to be pried up in order to latch the buckle.this investigation has been upgraded to ea05-022

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2002 Jeep Liberty1,808 complaints