There is a recall on the power seat belt systems on 1989-1991 FC's.  This recall is lifetime coverage on the entire power seat belt system.  If you are having problems with the local Mazda dealer adhering to this recall notice, contact:  Mazda customer service.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:  96V173000
Component:  INTERIOR SYSTEMS:  SHOULDER BELTS 
Manufacturer:  MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC 
Year: 1990
Make: MAZDA 
Model: RX7

Recall

Date: 09/25/1996 
Type of Report: Vehicle 
Potential Number of Units Affected: 17800
Manufactured: 12/1988 - 05/1991 

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 Summary: 
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.


We have a scan of the official seatbelt recall letter here:
(Warning, JPEG file is large - 1660 x 2166, 181KB filesize)
Click here for Mazda seatbelt recall letter!



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09/17/2006