Mazda Mx6 1991
Model Mx6 made in 1991 by Mazda got 19 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and power train. 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 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/15/1999 | |||
| When turning on the left and right turn signal the headlights flashes, radiator started to crack after only three months resulting overheating | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/10/2000 | 2 | 07/29/2000 | |
| After changing oil, consumer noticed smoke coming from the tail pipe. after vehicle sat over night, and started it for first time smoke wold come from tail pipe. *ak *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 08/10/2000 | 2 | 07/29/2000 | |
| After changing oil, consumer noticed smoke coming from the tail pipe. after vehicle sat over night, and started it for first time smoke wold come from tail pipe. *ak *slc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 10/15/1999 | |||
| When turning on the left and right turn signal the headlights flashes, radiator started to crack after only three months resulting overheating | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 12/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Speedometer inoperative. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 08/01/1991 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 11/06/1995 | 6 | ||
| Transmission failed. *sd | |||
| 04/27/1992 | 2 | ||
| Transmission failed twice. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Front axle bearings broke and the axle had to be replaced. also, there was some type of knocking noise coming from the vehicle consumer thought the bearings and the hub broke again. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Front axle bearings broke and the axle had to be replaced. also, there was some type of knocking noise coming from the vehicle consumer thought the bearings and the hub broke again. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 08/28/1995 | 12 | 01/01/1992 | |
| Passenger side restraint system failed in a wreck aug/95 and was replaced. the driver side restraint system has been malfunctioning the past couple of years. automatic shoulder belt either jams in the track or fails to operate. dealer has refused to repair or replace system. i believe the mazda mx6 was built in the same production plant as the ford probe. the ford probe has had a recall on the automatic restraint system. i believe this is the same problem we are experiencing on our 1991 mazda mx6 now and back in 1995.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Motorized seat belt does not retract. *sd | |||
| Vehicle seat belt system intermittently fails midway and other positions. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 05/25/1995 | 2 | ||
| Front lap belts will disengage, mostlyon passenger's side. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1988 | |||
| Lap belts in the rear seats have failed, unable to latch seat belts. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 2 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| Recall | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 11/22/1998 | 3 | 05/01/1995 | |
| No summary | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| While driving vehicle the driver's side door light comes on ,owner also notes that must open door while driving, he states that his outside handle broke. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/02/1996 | 2 | ||
| Crusie control inoperative. *sd | |||