NHTSA recall 00V-323 (00V323000)

equipment recall reported October 16, 2000 - about 12,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V323000
Also written as: 00V-323
Reported: October 16, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~12,000
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REVISED OWNER MANUALS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-323 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda Tribute - 2001

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.