Mazda Miata 1991
Model Miata made in 1991 by Mazda got 12 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and equipment. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic and unknown or other.
Model 1991
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V079000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 01/01/1991 to 04/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 300 | 06/14/1991 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 05/13/1991 | 05/20/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A return fluid line of the front brake system is misconnected to a rear brake fluid return. when the abs system comes into use, all the fluid from the front brakes goes to the rear brake system. the fluid returns to the front system when the brake pedal is released. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Total loss of fluid in the front brake system leads toincreased stopping distances, and could result in vehicle collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace defective abs systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: anti-lock brake systems (abs).vehicle description: passenger vehicles with anti-lock brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V159000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 07/01/1989 to 08/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 109305 | 01/29/1993 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 11/03/1992 | 11/10/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A hardtop hoist accessory kit was sold to customers who have the miata with a hardtop. the plastic buckles used to adjust strap tension can break after the hardtop has been suspended by the hoist. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The buckles on the hardtop hoist can break and result inthe hardtop falling from the hoist, causing personal injury to anyone standingbeneath or near the hardtop when it falls. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mazda will replace all hoists without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment.vehicle description: hardtop convertible passenger cars.note: 3000 hardtop hoist accessory kits, built between june 1989 andjuly 1992, are involved in this recall campaign. however, it is necessary tonotify all miata owners to locate these defective units. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 0800306 | 10/04/2006 | 10021000 | Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation. *kb | 02/22/2007 | |
| 007/97T | 04/25/1997 | 52520 | Parts replacement after airbag deployment. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 0102504 | 07/21/2004 | 10009427 | Battery test procedure requirements. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| 001/97G | 04/08/1997 | 52503 | Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 003/97G | 01/19/1997 | 15-070/88 | 52492 | Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw | 08/14/1997 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 0902604 | 07/01/2004 | 10009424 | Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 008/97 | 05/19/1997 | 52497 | Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 00498 | 04/22/1998 | 603878 | Subject on antenna relay inspection procedure. *yc | 03/09/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 00798 | 05/06/1998 | 603916 | Concerns of paint damage occuring on the body at the rear corners of the trunk opening. *tt | 03/11/1999 | |
| 00798 | 05/06/1998 | 603851 | Bulletin describing how paint damage may occur on the body at the rear conrners of the trunk opening. *yc | 03/08/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 97102302097 | 10/23/1997 | 54319 | Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| 970716016/97 | 07/16/1997 | 52995 | The soft top boot rear hook vibrates, causing the hook to release. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01798 | 07/16/1998 | 603888 | Customers may complain that the edge of the carpet comes loose from the bottom of the side trim panel. *tt | 03/09/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 01598 | 06/30/1998 | 603886 | Subject on power window troubleshooting and repair. *yc | 03/09/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 06/06/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1994 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 07/15/1997 | |||
| Air bag light: air bag light flashes constantly, will not go off until turning the ignition switch off. deale r says there is nothing wrong with it. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/01/1995 | |||
| I want to get rid of my air bag and no one will help me. i am only 4 feet 8 inches tall and i know that if i am in an accident it is going to hurt me terribly. i am by myself and i do not have the $500 it takes to get the on/off switch. i don't know what else to do. i want to state a complaint with the nhtsa that the way they are doing this is not right. i should be able to just have a shop disconnect it for me, but of course no one will do it...not even with authoriation. so now, what else can i do? nothing, but wait to be decapitated. they warn not to put your child in the front seat, yet here i am the size of one and no one will help me.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 01/10/2009 | 24000 | 1 | 03/01/1991 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1991 mazda miata. the contact stated that the battery was housed in the trunk of the vehicle. mazda recently developed a newer battery model called a flooded cell battery. he noticed that the battery was leaking around the caps and he was concerned with liquid acid being produced by the battery. the manufacturer offered to replace the battery if it was covered under warranty. the dealer stated that the battery would have to fail an electrical test in order for them to make the replacement. the electrical test was not performed and no repairs have been made to date. the current and failure mileages were less than 24,000. updated 12/08/09. *lj the consumer stated he replaced his battery in august 2007. his concern was that mazda was selling flooded batteries as an oem replacement for the agm battery that came standard in his vehicle. the consumer discovered acid leaking around the cell caps. updated 12/10/09 | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 3 | 07/03/1991 | |
| Battery failed three times. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| Crankshaft/pulley pins have sheared off. provide further detail.*ak | |||
| 02/18/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1990 | |
| Timing belt pulley came loose and ruined the engine. in later designs, the manufacturer beefef up the crankshaft and added a larger bolt to hold the pulley. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 11/26/1991 | |||
| During an accident driver sustained severe head trauma due to speaker installed in head rest. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| While driving in hot weather conditions, gasoline boiled, causing a fire hazard. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the fuel pump. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 10 | 05/01/1995 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 08/15/1995 | ||
| Factory paint job failure.paint chipping on various places. | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 12/05/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1996 | |
| The zipper on the rear plastic window does not work and window cracked when the temperature got cold | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME | FALMOUTH | 04105 | MORONG FALMOUTH |