| Make : MAZDA | Model : RX7 | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19881224 - 19910531 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V173000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970217 | Date Received by ODI: 19960916 | Date Added to Database: 19960925 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 17800 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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