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
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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AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
98V249000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 06/01/1994 to 09/10/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 213000 | 01/04/1999 | ODI | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 10/08/1998 | 10/13/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the sas sensor unit. these vehicles can experience air bag deployments in minor undercarriage impacts. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will reprogram the sas unit to reduce the probability of unnecessary deployments in low speed undercarriage impacts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner 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 | ||||||||||||||||
05E065000 | SPX FILTRAN | E (Equipment) | 42962 | 09/27/2005 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 10/05/2005 | 10/06/2005 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Spx 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers 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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS | |||||
001/97T | 01/18/1997 | 52489 | Air bag system changes. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
007/97T | 04/25/1997 | 52520 | Parts replacement after airbag deployment. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
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 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
004/97T | 04/25/1997 | 52524 | Electrical connector and terminal replacement part availability. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
01599 | 05/21/1999 | 606033 | Information regarding piston standardization for vehicles within certain vin ranges. *tt | 08/05/1999 | |
00598 | 11/04/1998 | 604035 | Experienceing a metallic tapping noise heard from the right ( rear ) cylinder head exhaust cam area. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
97102300797 | 10/23/1997 | 54320 | Vehicle experiencing a oil leak at valve cover. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
97102300397 | 10/23/1997 | 54318 | Subject pertaining to mtx overhaul information. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
001/97 | 03/10/1997 | 52455 | Tapping noise when engine is cold. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
004/97B | 05/19/1997 | 52498 | Partial engine replacement (pcv system modification). *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
008/97 | 05/19/1997 | 52497 | Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
002/97 | 03/10/1997 | 52460 | Diagnostic procedure for mass air flow sensor trouble (dtc p0171 / 181). *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
0400502 | 10/25/2002 | 0400100 | 10000248 | Inadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *tt | 02/20/2003 |
01598 | 12/23/1998 | 603119 | Concerns regarding intermittent 4-3 downshift or shifts in and out of overdrive. *yc | 02/03/1999 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
002/97K | 03/10/1997 | 52466 | Diagnostic trouble code p0741 torque converter - clutch system performance. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
006/95 | 12/01/1995 | 46694 | La4a-el transaxle fluid leak at torque converter hub seal. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
SEAT BELTS | |||||
00598 | 04/22/1998 | 603854 | Information regarding seat belt extenders. *yc | 03/08/1999 | |
STEERING | |||||
00198 | 04/15/1998 | 00194 | 603891 | Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center. *yc | 03/09/1999 |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
01299 | 08/23/1999 | 608126 | Subject regarding paint damage - iron particles / industrial fallout / acid rain. *tt | 11/05/1999 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
97102302097 | 10/23/1997 | 54319 | Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||||
001/97R | 03/10/1997 | 52470 | Stabilizer bar bushing replacement procedure. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
00598 | 12/31/1998 | 604036 | Subject regarding malfunction indicator light (mil) illumination w/dtc p0421. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
01598 | 12/31/1998 | 604031 | Subject regarding malfunction indicator light (mil) illumination w/dtc p1407. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
01598 | 12/23/1998 | 603126 | A condition with the mil illuminated with code p1407 stored in memory. *tt | 02/03/1999 | |
00598 | 05/28/1998 | 603116 | Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0421 stored. *yc | 02/03/1999 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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AIR BAGS | ||||||
EA97012 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 05/23/1997 | 10/09/1998 | OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT | 98V249000 | |
Alleged air bags deployed while driving for no apparent reason | ||||||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
RQ99022 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 12/20/1999 | 08/30/2000 | HEADLIGHT FAILURE | 99V184000 | |
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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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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. | |||
04/21/1998 | 1 | 05/31/1997 | |
False/violent deployment of air bag, resulting in injuries. | |||
02/13/1997 | 07/15/1996 | ||
False deployment of driver's and passenger's air bags. *ak | |||
02/13/1997 | 07/15/1996 | ||
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 | |||
12/07/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
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 | |||
03/06/1998 | 2 | 04/30/1996 | |
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 | |||
01/01/2006 | 110000 | 4 | 06/16/2003 |
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 |