Mazda Rx3 1976

Model Rx3 made in 1976 by Mazda got 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and equipment. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
76V126000MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC V (Vehicle)913709/30/1976MFRMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS08/12/197610/12/1979571301
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesToyo kogyo campaign no 6608.(808 models are 1600 & 1300).station wagons.possibility that piping for the check and cut valve which was established inthe fuel system to meet the federal motor vehicle safety standard no.301,fuel system integrity has been erroneously installed and fails to meetrequirements of standard no.301.(correct by inspecting and rerouting pipingto meet requirements of standard no.301).passenger vehicle.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
77V203000MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC V (Vehicle)203412/01/1977MFRMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS11/18/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe fuel blind plug on the carburetor may fail due to improper sealing. this could result in fuel leakage and an engine compartment fire, if fuel reaches the heated components.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will apply sealant to the blind plug section of the carburetor, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles with manual transmissions.system: fuel; carburetor.consequences of defect: a vehicle fire could cause serious injuries topassengers and could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
78V268000MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INCfrom 09/01/1975 to 01/01/1976V (Vehicle)203402/12/1979MFRMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS12/21/197810/12/1979
Defect SummarySome of the carburetors installed on the involved vehicles may develop fuel leakage from the blind plug section of the fuel passage.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will clean the previous sealant from the blind plug and apply an improved sealant at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles with manual transmissions.system: fuel; carburetor.consequences of defect: in the event that the leaked fuel drops on a componentin the engine compartment at high temperaturess, a fire could start, resultingin vehicle damage and personal injury.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
001/97G04/08/199752503Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw08/14/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
003/97G01/19/199715-070/8852492Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw08/14/1997
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
008/9705/19/199752497Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw08/14/1997