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