Mazda Mx6 1997
Model Mx6 made in 1997 by Mazda got 2 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 24 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1997
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V206001 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 12/11/1996 to 06/26/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 40000 | 11/20/1998 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 09/08/1998 | 09/09/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. an external spring in the timing belt tensioner can break and get caught in the timing belt. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in possible engine stalling. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the tensioner and replace it if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began during november 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do nt receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (-1888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 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 | |
| 00298 | 04/08/1998 | 00298 | 603989 | Subject regarding malfunction indicator light (mil) illumination with dtc ( s ) p0300 through p0306. *yc | 03/15/1999 |
| 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 | |
| 002/97M | 02/25/1997 | 52482 | Clunk noise/vibration during acceleration on left turns. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 001/97 | 03/10/1997 | 52455 | Tapping noise when engine is cold. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 008/97 | 05/19/1997 | 52497 | Use of a/c tracer dye. *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 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/03/2007 | 124900 | 05/15/1998 | |
| Transmission | |||
| 12/04/2003 | 67000 | 1 | |
| While driving the vehicle, automatic transmission doesn't shift properly from the second gear to over drive. vehicle will not pass 40 mph. dealer stated the transmission needed to be replaced at owner expense of $2800.00 dollars. please provide further information. *ph | |||