NHTSA Campaign 00V323000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Issued by MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS · Reported Oct 16, 2000 · 12,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER'S MANUALS DO NOT INDICATE WHICH SEATING POSITIONS ARE EQUIPPED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGES. ALSO, THE MANUALS DO NOT EXPLAIN THE MARKINGS IN THE VEHICLES THAT LOCATE THE LOWER ANCHORAGES.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REVISED OWNER MANUALS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | TRIBUTE | 2001 | 12,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 00V323000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.