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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 05E065000 | SPX FILTRAN | E (Equipment) | 42962 | 09/27/2005 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 10/05/2005 | 10/06/2005 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford probe,1993-2001 mazda 626 and mx-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, gl-10, rx, xt, and xt6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f300-s2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Spx will notify its customers and provide a full refund. the recall began september 27, 2005. owners may contact mr. chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the wix information hotline at 800-949-6698. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| 002/97 | 03/10/1997 | 52460 | Diagnostic procedure for mass air flow sensor trouble (dtc p0171 / 181). *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/12/1998 | |||
| When at any speed the overdrive light keeps coming on, and the gear shifts very hard, the vehicle jerks/ shakes. also, there is some type of fuel leakage coming from under the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/19/1997 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in a collision in which the vehicle rolled over and caught on fire. *ak | |||
| 09/04/1995 | |||
| Gas fumes smell coming from the rear of the vehicle, dealer smell the fumes but can not locate the problem. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Transmission was making loud dropping sounds when engaging into reverse and drive, was told i need a new transmission. 2. rear sway bar needs new fastening device. 3. front engine exhaust pipe needs replacing. (replaced muffler and part of exhaust 7 mths. prior.) 4. fuel gauge inoperative as of purchase date, has been replaced twice along with fuel pump and sending unit. 5. mass air flow sensor needs replacing. 6. heat actuator needs replacing. 7. distributor ignitor is faulty. 8. have had gasket covers and lifters replaced. | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 3 | ||
| Due to the defective airflow sensor which has been replace 3xs, the vehicle stalls unexpectly which may result in an accident. dealer cannot determine the problem. *yc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Transmission was making loud dropping sounds when engaging into reverse and drive, was told i need a new transmission. 2. rear sway bar needs new fastening device. 3. front engine exhaust pipe needs replacing. (replaced muffler and part of exhaust 7 mths. prior.) 4. fuel gauge inoperative as of purchase date, has been replaced twice along with fuel pump and sending unit. 5. mass air flow sensor needs replacing. 6. heat actuator needs replacing. 7. distributor ignitor is faulty. 8. have had gasket covers and lifters replaced. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/15/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| The vehicle was purchased used in 1998. shifting always seemed a problem. ten months after the purchase, the vehicle started hesitating at high speeds. the fuel system was checked a number of times and it was later determined that it was a transmission problem. while the dealer was test driving the vehicle, the vehicle was involved in an accident. the transmission was replaced. it lasted about one month and the replaced transmission was replaced with the current transmission which is the third one in this automobile. two months later, a hesitation was noted at low speeds when the gas tank was below half full and taking a left turn. the car is currently having the fuel pump and sending unit replaced. | |||
| 06/23/1998 | |||
| While driving 50-70mph the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which almost caused an accident. took to dealer, dlr cannot determine the problem. problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 10/19/1996 | 07/31/1995 | ||
| When going through a puddle (4 or 5 inches ) of water, the vehicle stalled and stopped because water was stuck in the engine through the air intake for the fuel injection system . *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/13/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Consumer smelled a strong gasoline smell. consumer looked under car and noticed a nice flow of gas coming from the top of the feul tank on to the ground. consumer indicated that there was so much gas on the ground that it would have been dangerous to start, and because it was so close to exhaust pipe. dealer said there was a crack in the top of fuel tank and should be replaced. dealer said looked like tank was deteriorating. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Transmission was making loud dropping sounds when engaging into reverse and drive, was told i need a new transmission. 2. rear sway bar needs new fastening device. 3. front engine exhaust pipe needs replacing. (replaced muffler and part of exhaust 7 mths. prior.) 4. fuel gauge inoperative as of purchase date, has been replaced twice along with fuel pump and sending unit. 5. mass air flow sensor needs replacing. 6. heat actuator needs replacing. 7. distributor ignitor is faulty. 8. have had gasket covers and lifters replaced. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||
| While driving gas fumes were flowing from the vehicle, weld to the tank gave way, and tank itself cracked. mazda has not been contacted.*ak | |||