The problem
Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant May not be properly restrained.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the buckle assemblies to determine whether the buckle assembly build date codes are within the suspect range. Those within the suspect date code range will be replaced.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V228002 (00V228002) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
| Component | Seat belts |
| Report date | August 18, 2000 |
| Owners notified | December 27, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 460 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V228002 repair free?
Yes. Mazda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the buckle assemblies to determine whether the buckle assembly build date codes are within the suspect range. Those within the suspect date code range will be replaced.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 460 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.