NHTSA Recall 00V323000: Owners/service/other manual (equipment)
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,000 vehicles. It affects 2001 Mazda Tribute.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V323000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Report received | October 16, 2000 |
| Owner notification | December 15, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with revised owner manuals.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V323000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mazda Tribute | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.