Recall 96V-173
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recalled the 1990 to 1991 Mazda RX-7: Seat belts (front, webbing).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-173
- Reported
- September 16, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 17,800 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle collision, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
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.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration'sauto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Mazda RX-7 1990 to 1991