Make : MAZDA | Model : MAZDA6 | Year : 2004 |
Build Dates : 20040115 - 20040303 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V582000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20041227 | Date Received by ODI: 20041210 | Date Added to Database: 20041210 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2604L | ||
Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 190 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT REAR SEAT BELTS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY DUE TO MISSING RETAINING PINS ON THE HOUSING. |
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Consequence:
THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY MALFUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. PASSENGERS SHOULD NOT SIT AND CHILD SEATS SHOULD NOT BE USED IN THE RIGHT OR LEFT REAR SEATS UNTIL THIS DEFECT HAS BEEN CORRECTED. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SEAT BELTS AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500, OPTION #4. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |