1990-1991 Mazda RX-7 recall: webbing

Mazda (North America),inc reported this safety recall on September 16, 1996. It covers about 17,800 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 17,800
reported: Sep 16, 1996
owners notified: Feb 17, 1997
related complaints: 31

Seat belts: front: webbing

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.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle collision, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: 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 number 96V173000

Affected vehicles

Mazda RX-7 1990-1991 1990 1991

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 31 complaints about seat belts problems.

1990 Mazda RX-7 1991 Mazda RX-7

Questions about recall 96V173000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1991 Mazda RX-7 webbing?

Yes. Recall 96V173000, reported on September 16, 1996, covers about 17,800 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V173000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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