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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM
93E035000MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORP.from 09/01/1991 to 03/01/1992E (Equipment)30009/30/1993MFRMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS10/13/199310/25/1993
Defect SummaryThe groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined.
Consequence SummaryIf 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 SummaryMidas shops will replace the brake drums with other brake drums from another supplier.
NotesSystem: 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
007/97T04/25/199752520Parts replacement after airbag deployment. *tw08/14/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
010250407/21/200410009427Battery test procedure requirements. *tt09/29/2004
001/97G04/08/199752503Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw08/14/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
003/97G01/19/199715-070/8852492Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw08/14/1997
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
090260407/01/200410009424Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt09/29/2004
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
008/9705/19/199752497Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw08/14/1997
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
9710230209710/23/199754319Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc03/30/1998

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
102/01/1994
 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
102/01/1994
 Selector lever was replaced, it would not operate correctly. *slc
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
09/01/1993410/01/1991
 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
09/07/1993210/28/1991
 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
09/01/1993410/01/1991
 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