"Patty" <SuitedBaby@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:2f7c14b2-9a9f-4af0-b9a5-e731c02e2569@8g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
> The passenger side seat belt on my Element is very touchy. It seems
> to want to slowly "constrict" the wearer. What I mean is that after
> attaching the seat belt it constantly wants to retract as is normal
> but eventually it also will not extend even when done very slowly.
> For instance once the passenger has fastened the seat belt they will
> find that after awhile they cannot lean forward without it locking
> regardless of car motion. The driver's side belt operates normally.
> When I ride in the passenger seat it does the same thing to me. After
> a time the problem always necessitates the passenger undoing and
> reattaching the belt.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.

Take it to your dealership and have the problem dealt with through the
proper channels. It's under warranty after all.