The problem
On certain passenger vehicles, the right and/or left rear seat belts May not lock properly due to missing retaining pins on the housing.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 04V-582 (04V582000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 2604L |
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
| Component | Seat belts › Rear/other |
| Report date | December 10, 2004 |
| Owners notified | December 27, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 190 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 04V-582 repair free?
Yes. Mazda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 190 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.