Recall 96V173000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Defect in 1989-1991 MAZDA RX7
RECALL This recall affects up to 17,800 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V173000 |
| Manufacturer | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 17,800 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BECOME JAMMED IN THE RAIL RENDERING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE.
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE INOPERATIVE SHOULDER BELTS. MAZDA HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL AND MOTOR FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
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