NHTSA Recall 04V582000: Seat belts: rear/other
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 190 vehicles. It affects 2004 Mazda MAZDA6.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V582000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2604L |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER |
| Report received | December 10, 2004 |
| Owner notification | December 27, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the right and/or left rear seat belts may not lock properly due to missing retaining pins on the housing.
Safety risk
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.
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.
Notes
Mazda recall no. 2604l.customers can 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 04V582000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mazda MAZDA6 | 2004 |
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.