NHTSA recall 04V-582 (04V582000)

seat belts recall reported December 10, 2004 - about 190 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V582000
Also written as: 04V-582
Manufacturer number: 2604L
Reported: December 10, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~190
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT REAR SEAT BELTS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY DUE TO MISSING RETAINING PINS ON THE HOUSING.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-582 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda MAZDA6 - 2004

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