mark786 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Hi. I have a great '98 OB wagon. Love it! A real trooper. My driver side seat belt is begining to shread, I think from wearing against velcro closures on my coat. Anyway... where can I get a replacement belt and is there any trick to replacing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 a Junk yard from a non totaled car. Another place to check is with subaru. I think the belts themselves have a lifetime warrenty on them (i am not sure). nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbrand Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Was thinking about the "Subruban legend" of free seatbelt replacement weekend, am in need of some too-does anyone know for a FACT, if this is true or not? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manarius Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Don't get ones from Subaru. They cost absurd amounts of money. Would have cost $400 for them to replace mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 at least in 2007 it is http://www.subaru.com/owners/warranty/index.jsp so therefor it may be worth asking about. I also found refernces to other car mfg's offering the same thing in 1996. Doesnt hurt to ask. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slunk33 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 My 92 Legacy has a built-in function that part of the seat belt pulled apart and revealed a tag that says the seat belt needs to be replaced. The problem is I have the motorized shoulder belt and a manually operated lap belt. The lap belt is the one that says has failed. Subaru wanted $150 or so for a new one. I will call them and see if it is covered under a life-time warranty, but I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manarius Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 My 92 Legacy has a built-in function that part of the seat belt pulled apart and revealed a tag that says the seat belt needs to be replaced. The problem is I have the motorized shoulder belt and a manually operated lap belt. The lap belt is the one that says has failed. Subaru wanted $150 or so for a new one. I will call them and see if it is covered under a life-time warranty, but I doubt it. It's not. Only the cars made after 1995 are guaranteed the lifetime warranty. Trust me, I asked. Then they tried to slap me with a $400 repair bill for the belt and I said hell no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 (Eric: Calling Subaru Missisauga ) ......... Edit: The guy i usually talk to wasn't there so tommorow........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 It's not. Only the cars made after 1995 are guaranteed the lifetime warranty. Trust me, I asked. Then they tried to slap me with a $400 repair bill for the belt and I said hell no. Not true, but thanks for playing Get it fixed, no matter the cost, it beats eating windsheild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwolftrack Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 The fraying seatbelt seems to be a common issue. I own two '98 OBW's and both of them have it (had it--I fixed it). I bought two replacement seatbelts from a subi specialist on the east coast for $40 plus s/h. I don't think the fraying is from your clothes. There's a black metal retainer bracket behind the B pillar that I think is the cause for the wear. The black retainer rubs against the seat belt edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Good diagnosis and should this be brought to attention NHTSA for recall/warranty consideration? The fraying seatbelt seems to be a common issue. I own two '98 OBW's and both of them have it (had it--I fixed it). I bought two replacement seatbelts from a subi specialist on the east coast for $40 plus s/h. I don't think the fraying is from your clothes. There's a black metal retainer bracket behind the B pillar that I think is the cause for the wear. The black retainer rubs against the seat belt edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manarius Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Not true, but thanks for playing Get it fixed, no matter the cost, it beats eating windsheild But it is true! The belt isn't covered under a lifetime warranty. At least, that's what the clowns at Cumberland Valley Motors told me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmark7 Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 i just had my belts replaced, yes they arew guaranteed for the life of the car, i payed nothing at a subie dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmark7 Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 and if anyone needs it i would be happy to email a copy of the invoice stating i paid nothing and it was covered by warrenty:banana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark786 Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 Good news. I went to the dealer. They looked at the condition of the belt and agreed that they would replace it no charge. You'ld be hard pressed to get that kind of safety committment from most other manufacturers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark786 Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 But it is true! The belt isn't covered under a lifetime warranty. At least, that's what the clowns at Cumberland Valley Motors told me. I noticed you're from PA. If possible try the Lancaster County Motors on Route 72. That's where I went and they did honor the warranty although they made sure I understood it was a "LIMITED" lifetime warranty. Mine's a '98. It may be true that it is only for '95's and newer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manarius Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I noticed you're from PA. If possible try the Lancaster County Motors on Route 72. That's where I went and they did honor the warranty although they made sure I understood it was a "LIMITED" lifetime warranty. Mine's a '98. It may be true that it is only for '95's and newer. They told me that was only valid for 95 and newer vehicles. I understand that it's limited and if my car were newer, I'm sure that it would be covered (the tag is what's torn on it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatswhatshesaid Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Here's a quote from the Subaru website (regarding new vehicles): Seat Belt Lifetime Limited Warranty SEAT BELT COVERAGE lasts for the useful life of the vehicle and includes seat belts and related components which fail to function properly during normal use. This warranty does not apply to cosmetic appearance, such as color fading, when the seat belts function properly. Coverage also excludes any electrical related components or body anchor points. It seems feasible that "the useful life of the vehicle" might include only vehicles of a certain age or newer (like 1995, like Manarius said). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow_arrow Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Anyone know is this warranty is valid in Canada as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I had two belts replaced completely free last year under warranty on different cars. And will probably do it sometime soon on my LGT. It's a great program. I highly suggest it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Anyone know is this warranty is valid in Canada as well? Google it and find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow_arrow Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 To answer my own question-- yes. I checked with my Subaru dealer (Richmond, BC), and they are honoring the US warranty. AWESOME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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