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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V189001 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 08/01/1989 to 08/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 33540 | 03/03/1992 | ODI | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 11/04/1991 | 11/06/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Driver may believe the vehicle is safely engaged in parkwhen the gear is not truly engaged. this can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle is started. all of these conditions canresult in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Repair the transmission with a new park pawl. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: transmission.vehicle description: pickup trucks, vans, and multi-purpose vehicles equippedwith a4ld automatic transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| J003/94 | 11/01/1994 | 38093 | Creak noise from driveline when transmission is engaged. *tw | 02/28/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||||
| M001/95 | 01/01/1995 | 39761 | Ratcheting noise from automatic locking hubs. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 00199 | 11/10/1999 | J00198 | 6089290 | Experiencing a ping or creak noise hear from the driveline when transmission is engaged. *tt | 01/18/2000 |
| 00198 | 10/14/1998 | J00197 | 603125 | Some vehicles may exhibit a ping or creak noise from the driveline when shifting gears or engaging clutch. *tt | 02/03/1999 |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 001/97J | 04/08/1997 | 52504 | Ping or creak noise from driveline - transmission engaged. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| 001/97/3 | 04/08/1997 | 52463 | Ping or creak noise from driveline - transmission is engaged. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||
| PE91127 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 09/16/1991 | 11/08/1991 | PARK PAWL BENDING | 91V189000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE91127 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 09/16/1991 | 11/08/1991 | PARK PAWL BENDING | 91V189001 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 07/01/1992 | 1 | 07/19/1991 | |
| Speedometer worked intermittently in cold weather. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/12/1996 | |||
| Vehicle won't go into reverse due to transmission failure. also, bracket separated from the rear end, and vehicle squeaks when consumer goes over a speed bump. in addition, and a part to the brakes melted and the abs brake system stays on. dealer can't determine the problem, and the brakes have been replaced. consumer is also having problems with the battery and engine gasket. *ak | |||
| 08/03/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission gears cracked, causing vehicle to stall. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 02/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| 4 out of 5 gears broke off without any warning, causing transmission failure. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||
| 08/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Front left/.right 4-wheel drive locking hubs failed as a result of being manufactured out of plastic material with excessive wear due to stress. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 03/08/2000 | |||
| Brake rotors needed to be replaced, as well as u joints/ power steering/bushings and wheel bearings. deale has had car for four months. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 01/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Differential failed, preventing 4wd from engaging. *skd | |||