1979 TRIUMPH TR7 Recall

Campaign:: 85V059000 on 05/12/1985
Component:: Seat belts:front
Affected:: 150,000
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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.

1979 TRIUMPH TR7 TSB