Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #97V211000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V211000 by Mazda North American Operations. Includes 134,000 affected units, MAZDA/AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V211000

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Report Received Date: 1997-11-18T00:00:00

Subject: Mazda/automatic shoulder belt rail

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 134,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: A seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cirv.mfbd_jdgp

NHTSA ID: 97V211000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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