S5 Seatbelt/mousebelt Recall

classicauto · 03-04-2008, 04:28 PM

Nhtsa Campaign Number:
96v173000

Component Description:
Seat Belts:front:webbing

Defect Description:
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 Description:
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.
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The above is a direct quote from Mitchell USA estimating system and the NHTSA number is accurate.

All dealers must honour the seatbelt repairs for the lifetime of the car, even if its been done before.

Expect to get a little flak when approaching the dealers on the issue since, well, it IS an old car and the people working the service counter probably aren't aware that what you're telling them is true. So be paitent, and assertive, use the NHTSA (National Highway traffic Saftey Act) number and don't let a little resistance stop you from getting the repairs performed.

Thanks!

03-04-2008, 04:28 PM	#1
classicauto crash auto?fix auto Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 816 Rep Power: 18	S5 Seatbelt/mousebelt Recall Nhtsa Campaign Number: 96v173000 Component Description: Seat Belts:front:webbing Defect Description: 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 Description: 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. _________________________________________________ The above is a direct quote from Mitchell USA estimating system and the NHTSA number is accurate. All dealers must honour the seatbelt repairs for the lifetime of the car, even if its been done before. Expect to get a little flak when approaching the dealers on the issue since, well, it IS an old car and the people working the service counter probably aren't aware that what you're telling them is true. So be paitent, and assertive, use the NHTSA (National Highway traffic Saftey Act) number and don't let a little resistance stop you from getting the repairs performed. Thanks!