MGB Seat Belt Recall

1977 - Text of NHTSA Recall Number 85V059000.

Written by Skye Nott – 2006-04-02
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 85V059000
         Component: INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:FRONT
         Manufacturer: JAGUAR CARS
         Potential Number of Units Affected: 150000


1977
Make: MG
Model: MGB
Manufactured From: To:
Year of Recall: '85
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:

     WIDESPREAD LACK OF UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE OPERATION OF
     WEBBING SENSITIVE AND DUAL SENSITIVE SEAT BELTS HAS LEAD TO
     NONUSE 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.

     INSTRUCTIONS 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.

— MGB Seat Belt Recall —

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2007-09-15 17:53:38 # 682

Comment by Bruce Price

Is there a way to get some kind of discount on replacement seatbelts? It is 2007 and my old (1978) mgb seatbelts are a "real" experience to use! If I could get some help in replacing them, I would appreciate it. As it stands, I spend way too much time in "preparing the seatbelts" for a "ride" in the mgb. The single detriment to driving said mgb.

2020-09-17 20:16:55 # 66111

Comment by alfred dawes

Anyone had any luck with the seatbelt recall?

2020-09-17 20:17:32 # 66112

Comment by alfred dawes

Anyone had any luck with the seatbelt recall?

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