SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
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 SUR
... E 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.Read more360,433 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
ENGINE IS HESITATING AS IF IN NEUTRAL DUE TO TRANSMISIION SLIPPING. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REBUILT. *AK
BRAKES PULSATE DUE TO WARPED ROTORS CAUSED BY HEAT. *AK
Incident date: Nov 11, 1996
BEEN WAITING 6 MONTHS FOR PART THAT DEALER SAYS IS ON BACK ORDER FROM MANUFACTURER. 95V103005. RAY GROSS MOTORS 318 828 1170. *AK
BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING BRAKES/FRONT END TO VIBRATE. 8AK
Incident date: Apr 4, 1996
CONSUMER SPOKE WITH ROBERT MOULDER ON 4-11-96. IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 95V-103.005 REGARDING SEAT BELT BUCKLE. CONSUMER HAS NOT RECEIVED THE PARTS.*AK
DRIVERS PASSIVE RESTRAINT WHEN SHUTTING AND OPENING IMMEDIATELY SOME OCCASIONS, WILL TIGHTEN AROUND DRIVERS NECK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SOMETIMES THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DOES NOT RELEASE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Incident date: Feb 23, 1995
PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT/REAR BRAKE PADS.
Incident date: Feb 23, 1995
RESURFACED FRONT/REAR BRAKE ROTORS.
Incident date: Feb 23, 1995
REPLACED LEAKING LEFT FRONT CALIPER. *AK
Incident date: Jan 9, 1995
LEAKY CALIPER/WORN BRAKE PADS. *TW
Incident date: Dec 12, 1994
THE PLASTIC RELEASE BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH. TT
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD/HEAD GASKET CRACKED. *AK
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
VEHICLE WAS A STOP IMPACT 6:00 POSITION SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RETRACT CAUSING INJURIES. TT
Crash
1 injured
EPA Fuel Economy — 1990 MAZDA 929
| Trim / Engine |
City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Combined MPG |
Fuel Type |
Annual Fuel Cost |
|
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) |
17.0 |
21.0 |
18.0 |
Regular |
$3,300 |
|
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) |
16.0 |
20.0 |
18.0 |
Regular |
$3,300 |
CO2 Emissions: 493.7 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — MAZDA 929
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE — Closed
— Model Year: 1990
BRAKE FLUID LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
EA — Closed
— Model Year: 1988
INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING
There is no summary currently available
PE — Closed
— Model Year: 1988
INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING
There is no summary currently available