TOOSHORT_88

iTrader: (15)

So ya s/5 auto seatbelts dont work check all fuses what next?

sl0wthe0ry

from what I've heard. There is a safety recall on those seatbelts. So if they don't work, take it to Mazda and they will fix it for free.

Just what I've heard

snowball

yah, take it to your local dealer, its a free fix.

dothacker

DO IT, DO IT NOW! hehehe and if they give u a hard time, tell them you'll call the headquarters for it.

finishline

iTrader: (13)

cool. mine still work, but i guess i could do that when they die.

Sideways7

iTrader: (7)

Just so you know, he's not kidding. Some people really have had to call Mazda HQ to get the fix done for free.

C.A.R

Mine worked fine and I took mine up there anyway just to get em checked out... I didn't pay a dime... My '88 Honda (sold) had a recoil problem with it seat belt cause som jackass broke in to it and glass got in the roll up thingy... They fixed it for free... I think most manufacturers either will fix seatbelt probs cause they dont want the reputation of not caring about your safety or they are required to by law... I am not sure...

TOOSHORT_88

iTrader: (15)

That sounds good . Gonna take her to dealer tomorrow thanks for the info.. And where is mazda HQ located?

Sideways7

iTrader: (7)

I could have sworn the number was listed on fc3spro, but now I can't find it. Anyway, I think you have to call the mazda customer service line and tell them the dealer won't honor the recall, or something like that. Hopefully they will just do it in the first place.

dothacker

It's in California. they have a phone number :P and the dealership should have a phone number for them too. if that dont work, report the dealership to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

dothacker

NHTSA LOGO This page is 508 compliant
Office of Defects Investigation
Recalls - Search Results
Report Date : October 16, 2006 at 12:53 AM
SEARCH TYPE : VEHICLE
Make : MAZDA
Model : RX7
Make : MAZDA Model : RX7 Year : 1991
Manufacturer : MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V173000 Recall Date : SEP 13, 1996
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 17800
Summary:
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:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
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.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 1996. NOTE: 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.

RETed

It's buried in the Problems section...
http://fc3spro.com/TECH/PROBLEMS/INT/sbelt.htm


-Ted