Abstract: An impact cushion for a seat belt latch includes a sleeve of a latex rubber material sized to slide lengthwise over a female seat belt connector, with an interference fit. The front side of the sleeve has an opening in a position corresponding to the release button of the connector, so that the button is not obstructed. The rear of the cushion is provided with a rigid metal plate; segmented ribs running lengthwise along the inside upper and lower surfaces of the sleeve hold the rear of the seat belt a short distance away from the plate. The cushion is intended to reduce the incidence of seat belt buckle failure during accidents, resulting from impact directly to the buckle.