Mark Snowdon wrote:
>
> dresden@tiac.net wrote:
> >
> > >Hi, I'm new to the list... so I'm sure this isn't a new subject -
> > >Seatbelts.
> > >
> > >I have a '79 MGB LE and I know that the original belts were recalled,
> > >but the last time around - seven years ago with an '80 MGB LE - I got no
> > >where trying to get them replaced.
> >
> > While we're on the topic, I sent a letter off to Range Rover a couple of
> > months ago regarding the same recall...no response. Does anyone know if
> > there's a government agency we can all complain to and maybe get them to
> > actually do something, or is this just a waste of time? Has anyone on the
> > list who has been promised seat belts actually GOTTEN them? Anyone at all?
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Nevin
>
> Ok, I have seen this thread before and said nothing, but I think I will
> play the devil's advocate and ask the question in the back of my mind.
>
> Why do you expect to get seatbelts for free from the manufacturer, 19
> years after the last car of that type was produced???Surely if you owned
> a 76 Comet or Volare, you would not expect the original manufacturer to
> supply parts to you, the second owner, at this late date. Why do you
> expect this from BMC???
>
> Please don't user this to light your flame throwers, but I am serious in
> my question. My parents owned a 76 Volare when they were new, and 4 yrs
> later received a pair of fenders free because they had a rust out
> problem directly above the wheel opening. I bought the car off them and
> in 4 more yrs, the same hole had rusted through the fenders. There was
> no way that Chrysler would supply me with a set, so this question is for
> real/.
>
> Mark Snowdon
> 69 Sprite,71 & 73 Midgets
Mark
I believe the fact that there was a safty recall on the belts
obliges the current owner of the MG Marque to honor the recall.
As I said in two other posts today - I received my belts from
Rover.
Rick
74 MGBGT (daily driver)
61 MGA 1600 roadster
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