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1990-1991 Suzuki Samurai, Suzuki Sidekick and others recall: buckle assembly

American Suzuki Motor Corp. reported this safety recall on May 24, 1995. It covers about 127,155 vehicles.

vehicles affected
127,155
reported
May 24, 1995
owners notified
Dec 5, 1995
related complaints
19

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

What is wrong
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.
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
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 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.

Recall number 95V103008

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 19 complaints about seat belts problems.

1991 Suzuki Sidekick

Questions about recall 95V103008

Is there a recall on the 1990-1991 Suzuki Samurai, Suzuki Sidekick and others buckle assembly?

Yes. Recall 95V103008, reported on May 24, 1995, covers about 127,155 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 95V103008?

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 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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