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 - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V164002 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 01/01/1992 to 03/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 6973 | 12/01/1995 | ODI | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 08/28/1995 | 08/31/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The hydraulic lift cylinders are attached to brackets that are welded to the liftgate. the bracket welds can fracture. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ballstud to disengage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install reinforcement brackets. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: structure; hatchback hydraulic cylinder.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.note: 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 contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||
| Mfr recall 61510 rear liftgate cylinders. bronx mazda parts on order since dec 95. please describe details. *ak | |||