2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall 46063 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	03V515000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	1503L
Make:	Mazda
Model:	Tribute
Year:	2001
Component:	Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Manufacturers Involved:	Mazda north american operations
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	04/17/2000
End Date Of Manufacturing:	05/31/2001
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	49000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	02/05/2004
Recall Initiator:	Odi
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mazda north american operations
Date Report Received By ODI:	12/15/2003
Date Added To File:	12/11/2003
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.
Further 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).

2001 Mazda Tribute Seat belts:front:buckle assembly Recall