NHTSA recall 96V-173 (96V173000)

seat belts recall reported September 16, 1996 - about 17,800 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V173000
Also written as: 96V-173
Reported: September 16, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~17,800
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-173 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda RX-7 - 1990, 1991

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