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 | |||
| 01/30/2003 | 01/01/1990 | ||
| The front passenger door handle/lock was defective. this caused the door to open (even if lock) when the passenger rolled the window down. this problem was repaired once under recall (93v-174000). mazda stated that since they repaired it once they are not legally obligated to repair it again. *ts *nlm | |||
| 04/11/2001 | 0 | ||
| Passenger's side door will not open at all. there is a defect inside of door. also, will not open with or without keys . dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 6 | 01/01/1990 | |
| Power door locks no longer function from the main drivers door lock, tape deck died with at tape inside, rear drivers side passenger door latch cannot be opened from the outside using the handle-must be opened from the inside, backup light/license plate lights will not work regardless of bulbs..wiring is dead, transmission slipped from drive several times while driving on highway into neutral, just died entirely after being parked. transmission will no longer engage..not a fluid issue. also have had multiple thermostat failures in the winter resulting in no heat. replace this about every 2 years on average. | |||
| 03/17/1995 | |||
| Received recall notice (#93v174000). took vehicle to dealer. repairs were done. now cannot get into vehicle's driver's side door. when window is rolled down, door would open. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Right front passenger's outside door handle latch failed, causing right hand door mechanism to become very loose prior to recall (93v-174). *ak | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Right and rear door handle fell off due to the type of mechanisms used. his is an on going problem. tt | |||