NHTSA Complaint #10544383 — 2011 MAZDA MAZDA3

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10544383
Vehicle	2011 MAZDA MAZDA3
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	March 21, 2013
Date Filed	September 19, 2013
Mileage	17,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MAZDA3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO HOLD THE SEAT BELT CLIP IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO CLEANED THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE, HOWEVER FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19,000. UPDATED 11/14/13*LJ. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER DECLINED TO REPAIR THE SEAT BELT UNDER WARRENTY DUE TO THE FAILED AREA CONTAINING A STICKY SUBSTANCE. UPDATED 11/25/2013 *JS

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