2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE RECALL - #03V515000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE |
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| Manufacturer |
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS |
| Manufactured between |
4/17/2000 - 5/31/2001 |
| Recalled on |
12/11/2003 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/5/2004 |
| # Affected |
49,000 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
MAZDA RECALL NO. 1503L.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall for WHEELS, HUBCAP/COVER
2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES
2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, LOCK
2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
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