Mazda 323 (1988) – 95V103005

Defect Description For Recall

The Front Safety Belt Buckle Release Buttons Can Break. These Red Plastic Release Buttons Are Marked “Press.” If A Button Breaks, Pieces Can Fall Into The Buckle Assembly Causing The Buckle To Operate Improperly.

Make Of Vehicle

MAZDA

Model Of Vehicle

323

Year

1988

Recall Campaign Number

95V103005

Component Description

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Effect Of Defect

The Safety Belts Would Not Provide Adequate ProteCTIon To An Occupant In A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

Owners Should Promptly Check The Condition And Operation Of Both Front Safety Belt Buckles And Carefully Inspect The Red Release Button For Any Breaks Or Cracks. They Should Ensure That Both Buckles Are Operating Properly By Inserting Each Latch Plate Into Its Buckle, Tugging On The Belt To Make Sure The Latch Is Securely Locked, And Then Pressing The Release Button. The Latch Plate Should Pop Out Of The Buckle When The Button Is Pressed. If Either Release Button Shows A Sign Of Breaking Or Cracking Or If Either Buckle Fails To Operate Properly, Owners Should Promptly Contact Their Authorized Dealer To Schedule An Appointment To Have The Buckle Replaced Or Repaired, Free Of Charge. The Manufacturer Is Developing A Remedy Designed To Prevent Failure Of The Buttons That Are Not Currently Broken.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Mazda (North America),Inc

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

360433

Date Owners Notified

19951215

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Mazda North American Operations

Date Report Received

19950524

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard