Recall 97V-211: 1990–1994 Mazda 323, 1992–1993 Mazda MX3
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Nov 18, 1997, covering about 134,000 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
A seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a vehicle crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owner notification began march 31, 1998 and will be completed by august 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Front › Webbing |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 97V211000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 97V-211?
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.
How is recall 97V-211 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.