1990-1994 Mazda 323 and Mazda MX3 recall: webbing

Mazda (North America),inc reported this safety recall on November 18, 1997. It covers about 134,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 134,000
reported: Nov 18, 1997
owners notified: Mar 31, 1998
related complaints: 111

Seat belts: front: webbing

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with front seat automatic shoulder belts. The rail of the automatic shoulder belt can wear sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly can become jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative.
Risk: A seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passive shoulder belt assembly with a modified one (with additional dust lip) in vehicles which have experienced a problem. In vehicles in which the automatic shoulder belt functions properly, the rails will be inspected and replaced with modified rails if they exceed the inspection criteria.

Recall number 97V211000

Affected vehicles

Mazda 323 1990-1994 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994
Mazda MX3 1992-1993 1992 1993

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 111 complaints about seat belts problems.

1991 Mazda 323 1992 Mazda 323 1993 Mazda 323 1994 Mazda 323 1992 Mazda MX3 1993 Mazda MX3

Questions about recall 97V211000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1994 Mazda 323 and Mazda MX3 webbing?

Yes. Recall 97V211000, reported on November 18, 1997, covers about 134,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V211000?

Dealers will replace the passive shoulder belt assembly with a modified one (with additional dust lip) in vehicles which have experienced a problem. In vehicles in which the automatic shoulder belt functions properly, the rails will be inspected and replaced with modified rails if they exceed the inspection criteria.

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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