Code result
B0071
First Row Center Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment Control
Moderate severity
What it means
Fault on the first-row center seat belt pretensioner deployment circuit. Pretensioners pull belt slack tight at the moment of impact.
Is it safe to drive?
Use caution
The vehicle is usually drivable for short distances, but the problem can worsen or affect emissions. Diagnose and repair as soon as practical.
Most likely causes
Pretensioner squib open
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
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