NHTSA Complaint #10027063 — 1988 MAZDA 323 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10027063
Vehicle	1988 MAZDA 323
Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	July 11, 2003
Date Filed	July 11, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

NHTSA RECALL 95-V-103-005 CONCERNING 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. CONSUMER STATED THIS RECALL WAS DONE ON 1997. HOWEVER RECALL FAILED.*AK

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