1990 Mazda RX-7 seat belts problems

Filed Jul 21, 2015 · Seat belts · 151,426 miles · SC

There was a recall issued for my car for the automatic shoulder belt on 02-17-1997, campaign # 68702. Mine was originally repaired on 05-23-2006. It has since failed again and my local mazda dealer, # 23963, ran a report showing that the status was closed because it was fixed once. As a safety issue, I thought that this recall covered the problem for the car's lifetime, at least for the original owner which I am. I would like your help resolving this issue as the automatic shoulder belt on the driver's side, the one previously repaired, is not working again. Thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Feb 12, 2009 · Seat belts · 81,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1990 mazda rx7. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front driver's and passenger side automatic shoulder belt retractors were inoperative. The malfunctions occurred from excessive wear and prevents the webbing from being extracted. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v173000 (seat belts,front;webbing), although the failures were identical. The authorized dealer was notified of the failures and the vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 81,000 and current mileage was 82,000.

Filed Feb 5, 2009 · Seat belts · 81,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1990 mazda rx7. The contact stated that the front driver's and passenger side automatic shoulder belt failed to retract. The shoulder belt was inoperative. The authorized dealer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v173000 (seat belts:front,webbing), although the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 81,000 and current mileage was 82,000. Updated 3/16/09 *cn updated 03/19/09.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Seat belts · 30,000 miles · TX

Dealership refused to honor the automatic shoulder belt recall 96v173000. The defect already occurred, but the dealership indicated that it was not the same failure as stated in the recall.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Seat belts · NV

The passenger side belt retractor is jammed in the rail and the cable is exposed, the consumer took vehicle to dealer, who then stated that the repair cost would be $100, consumer then informed the dealer that this is a recall item (96v173000) with a lifetime warranty, consumer states the dealers attitude then change, the dealer then stated that the vehicle needed to remain at the dealer the entire day.

Filed Jun 20, 2000 · Seat belts · VA

The federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v173000. I contacted both my local mazda dealer and mazda themselves. They informed me that the recall was over and had already been done on the vehicle in 1996 and was not applicable for recall now. They quoted me a price over $1000 to fix it, which at this time is not feasable. From what I understand from this recall is it is a lifetime recall not a 1 time deal??

Filed Jul 27, 1999 · Seat belts · CT

Received notice 96v173000 3 months ago. Been calling dealership off/on ever since. Been informed no parts available for seat belts. Would notify when belt parts are available.

Filed Jun 14, 1999 · Seat belts · CT

Had received recall 996v173000 over 3months ago & contacted dealer. Been checking off & on for 3months. Called last week & wa s informed no parts were available, and did not know when they would be available for repairs to automatic shoulder belt. Manufacturer only did a small amount, and was not sure if he will do any more.

Filed Jan 14, 1999 · Seat belts · CA

Shoulder belts broke to the point were they don't retract, and are laying in the back seat of the vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Mar 25, 1997 · Seat belts · TX

The driver's side seat belt retractor sometimes works, took back to dealer after receivg I recall # 96v173000 ; done seat retractor repairs, dealer said it the latch that is causing the problems, not the retractors.