VEHICLE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY HAVING LOFTED LATCH PLATE STOP

A seat belt assembly is provided that includes a buckle, a latch plate configured to releasibly latch onto the buckle, the latch plate comprising a body and a slot formed in the body, a seat belt webbing extending through the slot, and a latch plate stop feature connected to the seat belt webbing and comprising a lofted portion for preventing movement of the latch plate beyond a stop position.