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NHTSA Recall 83V052000: Anchorage (seat belts)

MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 232,373 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mazda 626.

232,373
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
1983
owners notified (June 20)
NHTSA campaign83V052000
ComponentSEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE
Report receivedMay 10, 1983
Owner notificationJune 20, 1983
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

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

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 83V052000

Make and modelModel years
Mazda 6261979, 1980, 1981, 1982
Mazda GLC1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

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.