NHTSA Recall 96V173000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V173000; Date: Sep. 16, 1996
In the event of a vehicle collision, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Mazda Rx-7; 1991 Mazda Rx-7; 1989 Mazda RX7
Component: Seat Belts:front:webbing
Manufactured by: Mazda (north America),inc
Affected Units:: 17,800
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall Notes:
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 1-800-222-5500. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration'sauto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 17, 1997
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