Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V228002 Reported August 18, 2000

Mazda/fmvss 209/trw seat belt buckles

Q: What is recall 00V228002?

NHTSA recall 00V228002 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on August 18, 2000. It addresses: Mazda/fmvss 209/trw seat belt buckles. The recall affects approximately 460 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mazda North American Operations · N/A · 460 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00V228002

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mazda North American Operations

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

460

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 18, 2000

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference recall ID 00V228002 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 00V228002

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V228002?

NHTSA recall 00V228002 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on August 18, 2000. It addresses: Mazda/fmvss 209/trw seat belt buckles. The recall affects approximately 460 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V228002 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.