Recall 85V059000: 1977–1981 Triumph TR7 and 1 other model

Report received

May 7, 1985

Manufacturer

JAGUAR CARS

Potentially affected

150,000vehicles

Model years

1977–1981

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Remedy

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

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1977 MG MGB0 complaints
• 1978 MG MGB2 complaints
• 1979 MG MGB2 complaints
• 1980 MG MGB1 complaints
• 1977 Triumph TR70 complaints
• 1978 Triumph TR70 complaints
• 1979 Triumph TR70 complaints
• 1980 Triumph TR71 complaints
• 1981 Triumph TR70 complaints