Mazda Rx7 1995
Model Rx7 made in 1995 by Mazda got 4 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, tires. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and equipment. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1995
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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V149000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 12/01/1991 to 12/22/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 13900 | 09/27/1996 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 08/02/1996 | 08/09/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Oil mist contained in the engine intake air can collect over time in the brake vacuum check valve preventing the check valve from opening at the specified pressure reducing power assist to the brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake performance can be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace two vacuum hoses, including the check valve, with modified hoses. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during september 1996. 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |||||
| 0102504 | 07/21/2004 | 10009427 | Battery test procedure requirements. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| 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 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 005/97 | 03/10/1997 | 52457 | Hesitation (jerking/bucking) while driving. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 0902604 | 07/01/2004 | 10009424 | Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 008/97 | 05/19/1997 | 52497 | Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| F006/95 | 04/01/1995 | 44002 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 00598 | 04/22/1998 | 603854 | Information regarding seat belt extenders. *yc | 03/08/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 011/97S | 05/19/1997 | 52494 | Rattling noise from dashboard at idle with brakes applied. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 00198 | 04/15/1998 | 00194 | 603891 | Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center. *yc | 03/09/1999 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 01299 | 08/23/1999 | 608126 | Subject regarding paint damage - iron particles / industrial fallout / acid rain. *tt | 11/05/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 97102302097 | 10/23/1997 | 54319 | Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 2 | |||
| Motor was replaced at in 1995 at 15,000. five years later and 15,000 miles the motor needs to be replaced again, the vehicle stalls, owner has been told by mechanics, that the apex seal is partially collapsed, which is the same reason the motor was replaced in 1995. *cj | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Original tires on the vehicle do not handle well in wet conditions, resulting in vehicle slipping off of road into trees. | |||
| Wet condition the car has not stopping ability, due to wide tires in the rain. | |||