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NHTSA recall 95V103005

Seat Belts · Mazda North American Operations

May 24, 1995report date
360,433units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

The fix: 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…

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All model years NHTSA lists

1988 Mazda 323, 1989 Mazda 323, 1988 Mazda 929, 1989 Mazda 929, 1990 Mazda 929, 1991 Mazda 929, 1989 Mazda Mpv, 1990 Mazda Mpv, 1991 Mazda Mpv, 1988 Mazda Mx6, 1989 Mazda Mx6.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 95V103005.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.