Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
What Happened
Your vehicle's front seatbelt buckle cover might break, affecting how the seatbelt latches. This could lead to a 'no latch' or 'partial latch' condition.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seatbelt doesn't latch properly, you might not be safely restrained in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace your front seatbelt buckle cover with a new one at no cost to you. You should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A POST WITHIN THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE COVERS COULD FRACTURE, WHICH COULD AFFECT LATCH FUNCTION, RESULTING IN EITHER A "NO LATCH" OR "PARTIAL LATCH" CONDITION. IN THE "PARTIAL LATCH" CONDITION, THE BUCKLE TONGUE CAN BE INSERTED INTO THE BUCKLE AND APPEAR TO BE ENGAGED, BUT WILL RELEASE FROM THE BUCKLE WITHOUT THE PUSH BUTTON BEING DEPRESSED WHEN A RELATIVELY LOW LOAD IS APPLIED, SUCH AS WHEN AN OCCUPANT MOVES SLIGHTLY IN THE SEAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL HAVE THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT BUCKLE COVER REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SERVICE BUCKLE COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
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