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Special_K · 04-12-2015, 10:29 PM

I just noticed that the seat belt is already rubbing through the vinyl near the seat belt keeper (I'm not sure what it really called). I've only had the car for a few months, so I'm worried about the severity of this so fast.

Has anyone else experienced this with this Recaros?

Think there is any easy warranty fix? My concern would be that even a replacement seat would have this same issue within a few months.

Thanks for any input!

WSSICK · 04-12-2015, 10:41 PM

My car is a year old and I have no wear marks on my Recaros. However, I do not use the safety belt guide on either seat either for the very reason you are now experiencing. I would definitely inquire with the dealership about warranty coverage and replacement.

Special_K · 04-12-2015, 10:44 PM

I may try without it tomorrow. I like the feeling, but I think the seat belt guide is placed a bit too low on the seat. I'm 6' 2" and have the seat as high and I can comfortably put it, so the seat belt isn't at some crazy angle.

neptunetrucking · 04-13-2015, 04:46 AM

at least you caught it early

Z/28Dan · 04-13-2015, 06:19 AM

Get that seat replaced under warranty. That is unacceptable. Period.

I am 6'3" and I have no idea how you can use those keepers for the belts. I wish they weren't even on my Recaros because I can't comfortably use them. My guess is if I forced myself to use them, my seats would look like yours.

Thanks for sharing and please let us know how the dealership treats you on this.

lbls1 · 04-13-2015, 08:24 AM

Don't loop it thru the strap. I saw the issues with the strap early on, and I just pull it across. It sucks but so does wear and tear.

Gizmo · 04-13-2015, 03:17 PM

Mine has the same issue. If I don't use the keeper, it cuts into my neck. If I use the keeper, the seat gets cut into. It's pretty aggravating.

lailerp · 04-13-2015, 04:15 PM

Mine has the same issue. I only have 1500 miles on it and it is worn. I'm going to be taking it to the dealer soon hopefully they will replace it.

Special_K · 04-13-2015, 05:38 PM

I guess it sounds like the only solution is some sort of protective layer over the seat right at the stitching. I'm going to get work to get the seat replaced under warranty and then just put a piece of electrical tape down to protect the seat.

I refuse to have the seat belt right at my neck when I drive, and I really don't want such an obvious blemish.

I'll give you guys an update when I find time to get to the dealer.

Thanks as always for everyone's input!

camaro2lt · 04-13-2015, 05:48 PM

If there is enough people that share this issue, it might be a TSB

69ZLover · 04-17-2015, 12:01 PM

Ouch! I have fine scratches from the belt already :( I'm waiting to see how much wear the leg brace gets in a few years?

Special_K · 04-18-2015, 07:59 PM

Since I don't have any noticeable wear on my passenger seat, I decided to see if a little electrical tape may act as a buffer. Besides not wanting to adhere to the vinyl, it seems as though it may work at least temporarily.

I'm going to see how long my quick and dirty tape job works. If it lasts through a few passengers, I'll go back and make it look a little nicer. However, in normal light, the tape isn't very noticeable; the flash really makes it stand out though.

ICTsccaCamaro · 04-18-2015, 08:15 PM

Yeah we haven't used the strap on ours since day one due to this issue.

Grizley · 04-18-2015, 10:05 PM

Something like this would help that I would think. Would look better than electrical tape anyway lol

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Soft-C...-/251287177699

04-12-2015, 10:29 PM	#1
Special_K Drives: 2015 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 102	Recaros - Seat Belt Rubbing I just noticed that the seat belt is already rubbing through the vinyl near the seat belt keeper (I'm not sure what it really called). I've only had the car for a few months, so I'm worried about the severity of this so fast. Has anyone else experienced this with this Recaros? Think there is any easy warranty fix? My concern would be that even a replacement seat would have this same issue within a few months. Thanks for any input! Attached Images

04-12-2015, 10:41 PM	#2
WSSICK Drives: 2014 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 147	My car is a year old and I have no wear marks on my Recaros. However, I do not use the safety belt guide on either seat either for the very reason you are now experiencing. I would definitely inquire with the dealership about warranty coverage and replacement. __________________ *2014 Red Hot Camaro ZL1* 2002 Victory Red Trans Am WS6 2000 Lt Pewter Metallic Silverado Z71 1996 Metallic Gray Ford Taurus GL

04-13-2015, 06:19 AM	#5
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	Get that seat replaced under warranty. That is unacceptable. Period. I am 6'3" and I have no idea how you can use those keepers for the belts. I wish they weren't even on my Recaros because I can't comfortably use them. My guess is if I forced myself to use them, my seats would look like yours. Thanks for sharing and please let us know how the dealership treats you on this. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

04-13-2015, 08:24 AM	#6
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	Don't loop it thru the strap. I saw the issues with the strap early on, and I just pull it across. It sucks but so does wear and tear. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

04-13-2015, 03:17 PM	#7
Gizmo Drives: ZL1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 109	Mine has the same issue. If I don't use the keeper, it cuts into my neck. If I use the keeper, the seat gets cut into. It's pretty aggravating. __________________ 2014 BRM ZL1 #229 Rotofab, VMax, Moroso, MGW I used to be schizophrenic, but we're okay now.

04-12-2015, 10:44 PM	#3
Special_K Drives: 2015 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 102	I may try without it tomorrow. I like the feeling, but I think the seat belt guide is placed a bit too low on the seat. I'm 6' 2" and have the seat as high and I can comfortably put it, so the seat belt isn't at some crazy angle.

04-13-2015, 04:46 AM	#4
neptunetrucking Drives: new ss Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: new jersey Posts: 242	at least you caught it early

04-13-2015, 04:15 PM	#8
lailerp Drives: 2014 RRM ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mass Posts: 43	Mine has the same issue. I only have 1500 miles on it and it is worn. I'm going to be taking it to the dealer soon hopefully they will replace it.

04-13-2015, 05:38 PM	#9
Special_K Drives: 2015 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 102	I guess it sounds like the only solution is some sort of protective layer over the seat right at the stitching. I'm going to get work to get the seat replaced under warranty and then just put a piece of electrical tape down to protect the seat. I refuse to have the seat belt right at my neck when I drive, and I really don't want such an obvious blemish. I'll give you guys an update when I find time to get to the dealer. Thanks as always for everyone's input!

04-13-2015, 05:48 PM	#10
camaro2lt Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT VR/RS CGM Rally's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 5,675 View My Garage	If there is enough people that share this issue, it might be a TSB __________________ Email: rdurso1@yahoo.com

04-17-2015, 12:01 PM	#11
69ZLover Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 55	Ouch! I have fine scratches from the belt already :( I'm waiting to see how much wear the leg brace gets in a few years?

04-18-2015, 07:59 PM	#12
Special_K Drives: 2015 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 102	Since I don't have any noticeable wear on my passenger seat, I decided to see if a little electrical tape may act as a buffer. Besides not wanting to adhere to the vinyl, it seems as though it may work at least temporarily. I'm going to see how long my quick and dirty tape job works. If it lasts through a few passengers, I'll go back and make it look a little nicer. However, in normal light, the tape isn't very noticeable; the flash really makes it stand out though. Attached Images

04-18-2015, 08:15 PM	#13
ICTsccaCamaro ITCRNRS Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,575	Yeah we haven't used the strap on ours since day one due to this issue. __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE Ordered 6/29/17 Built 11/6/17 Delivered 12/7/17, Summit White, PDR, NAV, https://www.youtube.com/c/tylerpotter SOLD: 2014 Summit White 1LE 2SS/RS, Recaros, NPP, NAV, KONI Yellow's SOLD: 2012 Black 2LT/RS, Fully 1LE swapped, Brembo swap

04-18-2015, 10:05 PM	#14
Grizley Drives: 2010 2ss rs Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Yorkville, IL Posts: 144 View My Garage	Something like this would help that I would think. Would look better than electrical tape anyway lol http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Soft-C...-/251287177699