NHTSA Recall 00V323000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V323000; Date: Oct. 16, 2000
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Mazda Tribute
Component: Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 12,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with revised owner manuals.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began December 15, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 15, 2000
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