Mazda Mx6 1990
Model Mx6 made in 1990 by Mazda got 18 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and equipment. The car had some investigations: seat belts, vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 1990
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | ||||||||||||||||
| 93E035000 | MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORP. | from 09/01/1991 to 03/01/1992 | E (Equipment) | 300 | 09/30/1993 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 10/13/1993 | 10/25/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the retaining ring does not sit correctly in thegroove, the axle lug nuts will break, causing the brake drum, wheel, and tireassembly to separate from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Midas shops will replace the brake drums with other brake drums from another supplier. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; shoe and drum systems; drum.equipment description: replacement brake drums for passenger vehicles, midaspart no. bd 1552.notes: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration'sauto safety at1-800-424-9393.empire motor company, ltd., of tokyo, japan manufactured these brake drums. theu.s.a. representative is emc of america, los angeles, ca.these brake drums were installed on vehicles from july 13, 1993 throughseptember 30, 1993. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA95005 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 03/10/1995 | 08/01/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103005 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE91088 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 06/18/1991 | 10/21/1991 | THROTTLE STICKING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| Alternator belt keeps breaking while driving at various speeds. already went through 10 alternator belts. gets into the timing chain cover & destroyes it. nothing happens to timing chain. have taken vehicle to dealer each & every time & mechanic can not resolve the problem.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| Bolts which hold exhaust manifold to engine broke, causing gas fumes to ento the interior. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Tape player does not eject tapes. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 05/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle performs sluggishly upon acceleration. *aw | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/23/1996 | |||
| Metal bracket attached to body of vehicle, above fuel tank, wore hole into top of tank, causing fuel leakage, could result in an explosion. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 1 | 04/07/1990 | ||
| Seat belts are functioning improperly, automatic belts just do not operate properly. *ak | |||
| 06/23/1996 | 03/01/1990 | ||
| Driver's seat belt is sucked in the open door position and the passenger side is stuck in the close position. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Passenger side motorbelt operates slowly. *sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 11/21/2002 | |||
| Vehicle driver side automatic seat belt, stuck in forward position. this causes consumer not being restraint. please provide more details. ts | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | 04/02/1990 | ||
| Seat belts are not functioning properly. *ak | |||
| 09/03/1992 | |||
| The consumer was in an accident and the driver side door open and the driver side seat belt did not hold the consumer. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 12/04/1994 | 1 | ||
| The front driver side seat belt retractor sticks half way, retractor slow down. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 05/01/1997 | |||
| Driver's side shoulder belt will not retact. the extension retact belt does release when trying to unlatch. when trying to pull shoulder belt around driver, sometimes the belt does not reach around the driver. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 01/10/1995 | 1 | ||
| Drivers manual seat/metal structure broke from the frame of the vehicle rocking back and forth. please describe details. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Front passenger floor board leaks. *sd | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 02/28/1995 | 1 | ||
| Door handles break off from vehicle. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver side floor of trunk leaks. *sd | |||