2001 tribute seat belt buckle cover replacement recall i503l.*mr the consumer scheduled an appointment to have two recall done seat bet buckle cover and powertrain control module. The dealer refused to do the recall because the check engine light was on. They offered to repair the problem but refused to do the recall until the repair is done.
2001 Mazda Tribute: seat belt won't latch or retract
5 of the 563 complaints about the 2001 Mazda Tribute describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year
- 20063
- 20041
- 20031
- 20021
- 20015
What owners say
Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 03v515000 concerning seat belt buckle cover in march 2004, and contacted the dealer. As of may 6, parts were still unavailable.
Consumer received a recall notice from the manufacturer concerning seat belt buckle failure. Consumer contacted the dealer, who was not aware of the recall. Both manufacturer and dealer were not trying to accommodate the consumer on this issue.
The air bag light illuminated on six different occasions. The dealer replaced the seat belt retractor on the driver and passenger side four times. The light continued to illuminate. Please provide further details.
I got in my car after work and attempted to put on my seat belt. It would not latch. I tried for over 10 minutes, to no avail. I had to drive home approximately 20 miles at midnight on the freeway, not wearing a seatbelt. This was very frightening because I always wear a seatbelt. In addition, it is illegal to drive without a seatbelt in california.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V515000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Mazda Tribute seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 2001 Mazda Tribute?
5 of 563 owner complaints about the 2001 Mazda Tribute (1%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Mazda Tribute?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Mazda Tribute
Stalling 144Door locks 60Loss of power 35Power steering loss 29Fuel smell 28Check engine light 22Brake failure 21Transmission failure 16Airbag light 13Engine failure 12Adaptive cruise 11Fire or smoke 10Wipers 10ABS 9Won't start 9Ball joint 8Hesitation 7No deployment 6Grinding brakes 6Fuel leak 6Headlights 6
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