Recall 95V103005: 1988–1991 Mazda 929 and 3 other models

Report received

May 24, 1995

Manufacturer

Mazda (north america),inc

Potentially affected

360,433vehicles

Model years

1988–1991

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1988 Mazda 32334 complaints
• 1989 Mazda 32338 complaints
• 1988 Mazda 92934 complaints
• 1989 Mazda 92936 complaints
• 1990 Mazda 92912 complaints
• 1991 Mazda 92918 complaints
• 1989 Mazda MPV22 complaints
• 1990 Mazda MPV47 complaints
• 1991 Mazda MPV66 complaints
• 1988 Mazda MX-616 complaints
• 1989 Mazda MX-628 complaints