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Safety recall · 85V059000

Seat belts: front MG, Triumph recall

JAGUAR CARS reported this recall to NHTSA on May 7, 1985. It covers about 150,000 vehicles across 14 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
85V059000
Reported
May 7, 1985
Vehicles
150,000
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

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.

The fix

Instructins on proper belt usage and simple checks will be sent to owners and will replace any malfunctioning retractor.

Contacts

Vehicle description: two door roadsters and coupes passenger cars. System: seat belts.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized MG, Triumph dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V059000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 85V059000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. JAGUAR CARS's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V059000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V059000 announced?

JAGUAR CARS reported it to NHTSA on May 7, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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