Mazda Rx7 1992
Model Rx7 made in 1992 by Mazda got 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and equipment. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There was one recall concerning latches/locks/linkages .
Model 1992
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 00E069000 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | E (Equipment) | 16 | 01/12/2001 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 11/06/2000 | 11/07/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Equipment description: mazda speed resinous hoods, designed and sold as accessory parts for model year 1992-1995 rx7 vehicles, manufactured between june 1, 1997, through september 19, 2000. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A hook on a hood striker for the resinous hood may separate from a base plate at the welded portion due to insufficient welding strength. the hood may suddenly open during operation, losing front visibility, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mazda will notify the rx7 vehicle customers to bring their vehicle to a mazda dealer to have the hood striker replaced with a modified one. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began january 12, 2001.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 1-313-594-7778.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 007/97T | 04/25/1997 | 52520 | Parts replacement after airbag deployment. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 00398 | 07/16/1998 | 603907 | Experiencing oil leak at rear stationary gear o-ring / on - car replacement procedure. *yc | 03/11/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 97102302097 | 10/23/1997 | 54319 | Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| PE96027 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 04/16/1996 | 09/30/1996 | MAZDA RX7 AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILURE | 96V173000 | |
| Malfunction of the automatic seat belt system | ||||||