Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V174000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | to 08/31/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 244000 | 04/29/1994 | ODI | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 10/29/1993 | 11/01/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Resin molded front handles fail at the door latch actuating rod attachment, freeing the rod to fall inside the door frame. subsequent lowering of the associated window may force the actuating rod downward and release the door latch. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inadvertent actuation of the door latch causes the doorto open unexpectedly which could result in an occupant falling out of thevehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the door handle/latch assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: structure; door assembly; handle; outer.vehicle description: passenger vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 97102302097 | 10/23/1997 | 54319 | Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| EA92031 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 09/25/1992 | 11/30/1993 | INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING | 93V174000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 93v174000/ door outside handle. dealer corrected the recall. consumer currently is having problems with the recall repairs. when lowering the window, door unexpectedly opens. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 09/03/1996 | 1 | ||
| Front driver door handle broke after recall repair.(recall# 53404) | |||
| 03/21/1997 | 2 | 09/01/1988 | |
| Recall related 93v174000, in for repairs, driver's door handle will open from the outside, the rod continues to fall inside the panel door, and if the window is down the door will pop open. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 1 | 12/01/1988 | |
| Recall repair on door. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||
| 07/04/1995 | 1 | ||
| Single screw holding the rear gate assembly disconnected, causing the assembly to fall off and hatchback fell on owner's neck, causing an injury. *ak | |||