MG MGB 1977: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V059000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MG | MGB | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1985-10-01 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-05-13 |
Manufacturers Involved: JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 150000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
WIDESPREAD LACK OF UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE OPERATION OF WEBBING SENSITIVE AND DUAL SENSITIVE SEAT BELTS HAS LEAD TO NON-USE OF BELTS BY A NUMBER OF OWNERS. SOME BELTS RETRACTORS MAY JAM, BIND OR LOCK. THIS MAY DISCOURAGE THE USE OF THE SAFETY BELTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: NON-USE OF SEAT BELTS SUBJECTS OCCUPANTS TO RISK OF INJURY IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN BRAKING.
INSTRUCTINS ON PROPER BELT USAGE AND SIMPLE CHECKS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE ANY MALFUNCTIONING RETRACTOR.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TWO DOOR ROADSTERS AND COUPES PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS.
