Auto Recalls for Consumers

1978 MG MGB Recall - Campaign #85V059000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1978 MG MGB RECALL - #85V059000

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT

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.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1978 MG MGB
Manufacturer JAGUAR CARS
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 5/13/1985
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 10/1/1985
# Affected 150,000
Recalled for SEAT BELTS:FRONT
 
Description 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.
Consequences
Corrective action INSTRUCTINS ON PROPER BELT USAGE AND SIMPLE CHECKS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE ANY MALFUNCTIONING RETRACTOR.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TWO DOOR ROADSTERS AND COUPES PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS.
See also 1978 MG MGB Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, CARBURETOR SYSTEM

1978 MG MGB Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING

1978 MG MGB Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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