Mazda Tribute Recall R/2004/002: Seat Belt May Not Latch, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 May 2004
- Launched
- 302
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/002
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled Tribute vehicles. The driver and/or front seat passenger seat belt buckle cannot be latched or will not remain latched. The dealer will fit new seat belts where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driver and/or front seat passenger seat belt buckle cannot be latched or will not remain latched.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT MAY NOT LATCH Defect: It is possible that the driver and/or front seat passenger seat belt buckle cannot be latched or will not remain latched. Remedy: Fit new seat belts where necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt may not latch.
The Fix
The dealer will fit new seat belts where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Tribute may be included. Mazda estimates 302 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2004/002. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| TributePossible unintentional increase of engine speed | Low | R/2012/107 | |
| TributeStop lamps may not work | Urgent | R/2002/118 | |
| CX-60Inoperable defroster and seat belt warning light | Urgent | R/2024/472 | |
| CX-60ECU Reprogramming | Urgent | R/2024/470 | |
| CX-30The powered tailgate may partially lower unexpectedly from the fully opened position in certain situations | Book soon | R/2021/077 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2003/099 on 12 Dec 2003, for fog lamp security concern. The one launched after it was R/2004/029 on 7 May 2004, for possible cracking of dynamic damper heat insulator. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/002, launched 7 May 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.