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
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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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | ||||||||||||||||
76V126000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | V (Vehicle) | 9137 | 09/30/1976 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 08/12/1976 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 301 | ||||||
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Notes | Toyo 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 | ||||||||||||||||
77V203000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | V (Vehicle) | 2034 | 12/01/1977 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 11/18/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will apply sealant to the blind plug section of the carburetor, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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. | |||||||||||||||
78V268000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 09/01/1975 to 01/01/1976 | V (Vehicle) | 2034 | 02/12/1979 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 12/21/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Some of the carburetors installed on the involved vehicles may develop fuel leakage from the blind plug section of the fuel passage. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will clean the previous sealant from the blind plug and apply an improved sealant at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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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 |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
008/97 | 05/19/1997 | 52497 | Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw | 08/14/1997 |