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Seatbelt - Torn - Suggestions

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by PriusPH, Jan 16, 2022.

  1. PriusPH

    PriusPH Junior Member

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    I'm curious if anyone else has had the seatbelt wear through where is come out of the molding on a 2012 Prius v wagon.

    My daughter was trying to put on her seatbelt and was complaining she couldn't get it on. I was surprised to see how much it was worn through / or was cut. I don't have any idea how this could have happened.

    I've attached a couple pictures, an I'm interested it know if anyone else has had this issue.

    I'm going to take it in to the shop next week, however I though I would check this forum first to see if anyone else has had this issue.

    Thanks!

    Seatbelt 1.jpg
    Seatbelt 2.jpg
     
    #1 PriusPH, Jan 16, 2022
  2. Air_Boss

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    Appears to have been chewed, perhaps by the pre-tensioner behind the trim, though I’ve never seen that occur naturally on any car with rear belts. I have seen the results of a dog chewing the belt, but yours is not such a case.
     
    #2 Air_Boss, Jan 17, 2022
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  3. Leadfoot J. McCoalroller

    Leadfoot J. McCoalroller Senior Member

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    Let Toyota have a look. They've been known to do free replacements of safety gear long past any regular warranty limit.
     
    #3 Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, Jan 17, 2022
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