Known Recalls

Model year record

1989 Mazda MX6

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 42 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V103005

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
360,433
Reported to NHTSA
1995-05-24
Owners notified
1995-12-15

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.

Safety risk

THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 SURE 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly8—
Seats6—
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2—
Seat belts2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Structure: body: door2—
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Equipment1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Structure: body1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—

The 1988 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.