Reasons Why the Rear Seat Belt Buckle Won't Insert

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Rear seat belt buckle may not insert due to damage to the mounting lug of the seat installation fixture. Solutions for rear seat belt insertion issues: Pull steadily. The mechanical force prevents the ratchet from continuing to rotate, causing the seat belt to lock when sudden force is applied. When this inertia ends or disappears, the pendulum returns to a vertical position due to gravity, releasing the pawl from the ratchet. After retracting a small section of the seat belt, it can be pulled steadily again. Function of seat belts: Seat belts serve to restrain movement and provide cushioning, absorbing impact energy and dissipating inertial forces to prevent or reduce the severity of injuries to occupants. Automotive accident investigations show that in frontal collisions, wearing a seat belt can reduce fatalities by 57%, by 44% in side collisions, and by 80% in rollovers.