NHTSA Recall 85V059000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V059000; Date: May. 7, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 MG MGB; 1978 MG MGB; 1979 MG MGB; 1980 MG MGB; 1977 Triumph TR7; 1978 Triumph TR7; 1979 Triumph TR7; 1980 Triumph TR7; 1981 Triumph TR7; 1977 Triumph TR8; 1978 Triumph TR8; 1979 Triumph TR8; 1980 Triumph TR8; 1981 Triumph TR8
Component: Seat Belts:front
Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars
Affected Units:: 150,000
Recall Summary:
Widespread lack of understanding about the operation of webbing sensitive and dual sensitive seat belts has lead to non-use of belts by a number of owners. Some belts retractors may jam, bind or lock. This may discourage the use of the safety belts. Consequence of defect: non-use of seat belts subjects occupants to risk of injury in event of an accident or sudden braking.
How to Fix:
Instructins on proper belt usage and simple checks will be sent to owners and will replace any malfunctioning retractor.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description:two door roadsters and coupes passenger cars. System: seat belts.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 1, 1985
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