Vehicle recall 85V059000 · May 7, 1985

Triumph TR7, Triumph TR8 and 1 more model

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.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Notes: Vehicle description:two door roadsters and coupes passenger cars.system: seat belts.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 85V059000
Reported to NHTSA: May 7, 1985
Filed by: JAGUAR CARS
Owner notification: October 1, 1985
Vehicles potentially affected: 150,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Seat belts › Front

Recall 85V059000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

MG MGB (1977-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977
Triumph TR7 (1977-1981): 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977
Triumph TR8 (1977-1981): 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977

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