1980 MG MGB 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.

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