The 1990 Mazda 323 has two recalls, the more serious being an ignition switch that can overheat and cause a fire due to grease inside the switch becoming electrically conductive over time.
The second recall involves the front automatic shoulder belts. The rail that guides the shoulder belt can wear down enough that the cable retracting the buckle assembly jams, leaving the belt unable to move or engage properly and failing to restrain the occupant in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
Grease at the ignition switch contact points may become conductive and overheat in certain 1989–1998 Mazda vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ignition switch at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The rail of the automatic front shoulder belt can wear down, causing the cable that retracts the buckle to jam and stop the belt from working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the shoulder belt assembly with a modified version that has an additional dust lip, or replace worn rails with modified rails.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
