Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #03V515000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V515000 by Mazda North American Operations. Includes 49,000 affected units, MAZDA/SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V515000

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Report Received Date: 2003-12-15T00:00:00

Subject: Mazda/seat belt buckle cover

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 49,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 1503L

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rem9_nuc6-dfgb

NHTSA ID: 03V515000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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