Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
95V103005MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC V (Vehicle)36043312/15/1995ODIMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS05/24/199505/24/1995
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence SummaryThe safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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.
NotesSystem: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEAT BELTS
0059804/22/1998603854Information regarding seat belt extenders. *yc03/08/1999

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
EA95005MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS03/10/199508/01/1995TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE95V103005
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS
05/12/2006100000105/15/2003
 The seat belts on my 1991 mazda mpv are simply falling apart. the fuel vapor separator does an inadequate job of keeping gasoline fumes out of the vehicle. there have been recalls on both of these items. when i took it in to the local dealer they only performed an inspection. both issues remain unresolved. besides not ever buying another mazda ever. i would like to see these safety issues resolved. *nm
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
507/01/1991
 Sometimes the driver and the passenger seat belts come a loose while driving. *ak consumer states the driver seat belt released from latch on three separate occasions, the delaer replaced it at no charge, the replacement belt released, the passenger's seat belt released on all occasions consumer states she would lean foward after the belt had been properly secured and it would release, each time they released the vehicle was sitting still.*jb
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
05/12/1996103/01/1995
 No parts for recall on seatbelt buckles since 5/12/96. recall 95v103005. *ak consumer contacted dealer about the recall and they stated they did not know anything about rrecall and they did not have the necessary parts for repairs.*jb
04/19/1995
 When fastened seat belts are pulled on, they become undone. tt
03/01/199520
 Front driver and passenger side seatbelts pop out of their locking mechanism when driver/passenger leans forward slightly. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
03/25/1995
 Shoulder harness did not restrain driver from hitting the steering wheel. tt