Mazda Mx6 1996

Model Mx6 made in 1996 by Mazda got 15 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 26 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, other and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: air bags, exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningair bags, fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1996

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
98V249000MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INCfrom 06/01/1994 to 09/10/1996V (Vehicle)21300001/04/1999ODIMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS10/08/199810/13/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the sas sensor unit. these vehicles can experience air bag deployments in minor undercarriage impacts.
Consequence SummaryUnexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will reprogram the sas unit to reduce the probability of unnecessary deployments in low speed undercarriage impacts.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin during january 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contactmazda at 1-800-222-5500. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
05E065000SPX FILTRAN E (Equipment)4296209/27/2005MFRMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS10/05/200510/06/2005
Defect SummaryCertain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford probe,1993-2001 mazda 626 and mx-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, gl-10, rx, xt, and xt6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f300-s2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can.
Consequence SummaryIn the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.
Corrective SummarySpx will notify its customers and provide a full refund. the recall began september 27, 2005. owners may contact mr. chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the wix information hotline at 800-949-6698.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
001/97T01/18/199752489Air bag system changes. *tw08/14/1997
007/97T04/25/199752520Parts replacement after airbag deployment. *tw08/14/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
004/97T04/25/199752524Electrical connector and terminal replacement part availability. *tw08/14/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
0159905/21/1999606033Information regarding piston standardization for vehicles within certain vin ranges. *tt08/05/1999
0059811/04/1998604035Experienceing a metallic tapping noise heard from the right ( rear ) cylinder head exhaust cam area. *yc03/16/1999
9710230079710/23/199754320Vehicle experiencing a oil leak at valve cover. *yc03/30/1998
9710230039710/23/199754318Subject pertaining to mtx overhaul information. *yc03/30/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
001/9703/10/199752455Tapping noise when engine is cold. *tw08/14/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
004/97B05/19/199752498Partial engine replacement (pcv system modification). *tw08/14/1997
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
008/9705/19/199752497Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw08/14/1997
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
002/9703/10/199752460Diagnostic procedure for mass air flow sensor trouble (dtc p0171 / 181). *tw08/14/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
040050210/25/2002040010010000248Inadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *tt02/20/2003
0159812/23/1998603119Concerns regarding intermittent 4-3 downshift or shifts in and out of overdrive. *yc02/03/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
002/97K03/10/199752466Diagnostic trouble code p0741 torque converter - clutch system performance. *tw08/14/1997
006/9512/01/199546694La4a-el transaxle fluid leak at torque converter hub seal. *sd04/25/1996
SEAT BELTS
0059804/22/1998603854Information regarding seat belt extenders. *yc03/08/1999
STEERING
0019804/15/199800194603891Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center. *yc03/09/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY
0129908/23/1999608126Subject regarding paint damage - iron particles / industrial fallout / acid rain. *tt11/05/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
9710230209710/23/199754319Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc03/30/1998
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS
001/97R03/10/199752470Stabilizer bar bushing replacement procedure. *tw08/14/1997
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
0059812/31/1998604036Subject regarding malfunction indicator light (mil) illumination w/dtc p0421. *yc03/16/1999
0159812/31/1998604031Subject regarding malfunction indicator light (mil) illumination w/dtc p1407. *yc03/16/1999
0159812/23/1998603126A condition with the mil illuminated with code p1407 stored in memory. *tt02/03/1999
0059805/28/1998603116Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0421 stored. *yc02/03/1999

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
AIR BAGS
EA97012MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS05/23/199710/09/1998OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT98V249000
 Alleged air bags deployed while driving for no apparent reason
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
RQ99022MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS12/20/199908/30/2000HEADLIGHT FAILURE99V184000
 Subject:mazda north american operations filed a defect information report dated december 17, 1999, concerning approximately 40,000 1994model year 626 and mx-6 cars in which the headlights can fail.the recalled cars were built from january through may 1994.mazda attributes failure of the headlights to the routing of the headlight wire through the turn signal switch.operation of the turn signal switch causes the soldered connection to the headlight switch to fail without any prior warning.dealers are to inspect the vehicles and replace the headlight switch if necessary.mazda reports that in october 1999 it . . . conducted an investigation of possible problems that might occur in combination switches. in november 1999, reliability testing revealed that the headlight lead wire for the subject vehicles may break at the point where it is soldered to the headlight switch under certain conditions.we [mazda] were able to confirm that this was responsible for the high warranty rate in vehicles produced between january and may 1994.however, a search of odi's complaint database has provided seven reports of headlight failure on 1993-1996 models not included in the recall. the purpose of this rq is to obtain clarification on the nature of the defect, scope, problem experience, and remedy associated with this recall.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
 Air bag warning light illuminates with cause not known. second time dealership replaced a clock spring. now for the third time air bag warning light is flashing again. consumer was told this means air bag is disfunctional. please describe details. *ak.
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
07/28/2001
 Vehicle was going 55mph , and consumer was not sure what vehicle ran over, but air bag deployed. nothing was hit, and no damage was done. no injuries. consumer is contacting manufacturer. *ak
03/27/2001
 Head-on crash at 35-40 mph, and neither airbag deployed. driver sustained injuries. *ak
 Consumer was involved in an accident. point of impact was drivers side, front at 60 to 65 mph, in which there was no deployment of driver's or passenger's side airbags. cause unkown. also brake rotors have excessive wear and tear. cause also unknown.
04/21/1998105/31/1997
 False/violent deployment of air bag, resulting in injuries.
02/13/199707/15/1996
 False deployment of driver's and passenger's air bags. *ak
02/13/199707/15/1996
 Both air bags deployed spontaneously.
OTHER
 Engine check light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
12/07/1999109/01/1996
 No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
SEAT BELTS
 Air bag warning light illuminates with cause not known. second time dealership replaced a clock spring. now for the third time air bag warning light is flashing again. consumer was told this means air bag is disfunctional. please describe details. *ak.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
03/06/1998204/30/1996
 While driving on good road conditions, no rain, driver applied the brakes in a regular stopping situation and the pedal went to the floor, causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of a truck. the vehicle is being repaired. the dealership could not find a problem with the brake system. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
 Consumer was involved in an accident. point of impact was drivers side, front at 60 to 65 mph, in which there was no deployment of driver's or passenger's side airbags. cause unkown. also brake rotors have excessive wear and tear. cause also unknown.
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
02/02/1997
 While lifting hood up the hood fell down on the consumer. the consumer was not hurt but could have been hurt very badly. *ak
WHEELS
01/01/2006110000406/16/2003
 All 4 wheels are cracked on the outside, and bac side of the rims. they look deep and the wheels might break at any time. *nm