Mazda Mx6 1992
Model Mx6 made in 1992 by Mazda got 9 consumer complains 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 power train. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and equipment. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 1992
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 | |||||
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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 |
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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 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
1 | 02/01/1994 | ||
Emergency override button failed, vehicle would not start. *slc | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
10/29/2001 | |||
While driving vehicle at operating temp, car will die and have to wait about three minutes before restarting. | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||
1 | 02/01/1994 | ||
Selector lever was replaced, it would not operate correctly. *slc | |||
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
09/01/1993 | 4 | 10/01/1991 | |
Right andleft upper struts in front end.mechanic said it was an inherent defect and would probably happen again. the problem was corrected on later models. | |||
SEAT BELTS | |||
10/23/1998 | |||
Recall # 97v211000 mazda/automatic shoulder belt rail; dealer did not expect shoudler belt rail as stated in recall notice. consumer was told that system did not need to be inspected unless it was not working. *ak | |||
03/12/1996 | |||
Buckle on motorized cable on left driver side sticks in resume position. *ak | |||
SUSPENSION | |||
09/07/1993 | 2 | 10/28/1991 | |
Mechanic stated that the mounting ofthe struts was defective in the early 1992 models and the cause of failure is bumps in the road. also stated that it would probably happen again and it did. mazda would only pay for parts this time since the warranty (time not mileage) had expired. | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
09/01/1993 | 4 | 10/01/1991 | |
Right andleft upper struts in front end.mechanic said it was an inherent defect and would probably happen again. the problem was corrected on later models. | |||
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
02/06/1995 | |||
Rear window shattered. tt |