Large Recall NHTSA · 85V059000 Reported May 7, 1985

Interior systems:seat belts:lap:front

Redundant Jaguar Rover Triumph Inc. · Seat Belts · 150,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
85V059000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
150,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 7, 1985

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Redundant Jaguar Rover Triumph Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 85V059000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 85V059000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 85V059000?

NHTSA recall 85V059000 was issued by Redundant Jaguar Rover Triumph Inc. on May 7, 1985. It addresses: Interior systems:seat belts:lap:front. The recall affects approximately 150,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Redundant Jaguar Rover Triumph Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85V059000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.