Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
RX7
Year
1989
Recall Campaign Number
96V173000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Collision, The Occupant Would Not Be Adequately Restrained Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda (North America),Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19881224
End Of Manufacture
19910531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
17800
Date Owners Notified
19970217
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Date Report Received
19960916