COUNTRY COACH TRIBUTE 2001: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
| Make : COUNTRY COACH | Model : TRIBUTE | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 2000-04-17 - 2000-10-16 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V323000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-12-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-10-16 | Date Added to Database: 2000-10-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 12000 | ||
|
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER'S MANUALS DO NOT INDICATE WHICH SEATING POSITIONS ARE EQUIPPED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGES. ALSO, THE MANUALS DO NOT EXPLAIN THE MARKINGS IN THE VEHICLES THAT LOCATE THE LOWER ANCHORAGES. |
||
|
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD. |
||
|
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REVISED OWNER MANUALS. |
||
| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 225 | |
|
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 15, 2000. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
||
