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Safety recall · 83V052000

Seat belts: anchorage Mazda recall

MAZDA reported this recall to NHTSA on May 10, 1983. It covers about 232,373 vehicles across 10 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
83V052000
Reported
May 10, 1983
Vehicles
232,373
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

Anchorage bolt may have been improperly reinstalled after vehicle repair. The bolt could loosen during normal vehicle operation.

The fix

Upon inspection, all improperly installed bolts will be removed and reinstalled correctly.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles that received repair requiringloosening or removal and reinstallation of the upper torso belt anchorage bolt.Consequences of defect: in case of an accident the seat belt could loseretaining capability if the bolt is loose or missing and occupant injury couldresult.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mazda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 83V052000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 83V052000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MAZDA's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 83V052000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 83V052000 announced?

MAZDA reported it to NHTSA on May 10, 1983. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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