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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| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V028000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 08/01/1990 to 01/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 10000 | 04/01/1991 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 02/13/1991 | 02/25/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Rear bumper may be susceptible to fatigue cracking under extended trailer tow service when using a bumper mounted trailer hitch. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Bumper could separate from vehicle when using a bumpermounted trailer hitch ball. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install two additional brackets, one additional bar and associated fasteners to prevent bumper separation. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear bumper reinforcement.vehicle description: light-duty trucks built by ford motor company.note: bumper mounted trailer hitch ball assembly should not be used untilrepair procedure is completed. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V235002 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 02/01/1990 to 12/31/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 23000 | 07/16/1998 | ODI | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 02/25/1998 | 02/25/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with factory installed sunroof. the sunroof glass panel assembly can separate while the vehicle is moving due to incorrect hinge engagement. this was caused by improper sunroof installation of the glass panel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unexpected separation of the sunroof glass panel could possibly distract the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with an instruction booklet which thoroughly outlines, with illustrations, the proper procedures for the removal, storage, and reinstallation of the sunroof's glass panel. a warning label for attachment to the sunroof's latch knob will also be provided to the owners. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began july 16, 1998. owners who do not receive the instruction booklet and warning label 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 008/97S | 04/25/1997 | 52522 | Replacing frame rivets. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| The rear bumper separated from the frame while pulling a trailer. *nlm | |||
| 05/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Rear bumper failed prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to expiration of recall notice.(91v-028) *sd | |||