Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #96V173000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V173000 by Mazda North American Operations. Includes 17,800 affected units, MAZDA/AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V173000

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Report Received Date: 1996-09-16T00:00:00

Subject: Mazda/automatic shoulder belt

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 17,800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle collision, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 96V173000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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