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.
Safety risk
UNEXPECTED SEPARATION OF THE SUNROOF GLASS PANEL COULD POSSIBLY DISTRACT THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
2,500
Reported to NHTSA
1996-02-28
Owners notified
1996-05-21
Defect description
THE STUDS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AFTER BEING OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATION.
Safety risk
IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VACUUM BOOSTER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PREVENTING THE SERVICE BRAKES FROM FULLY ACTIVATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.
Safety risk
DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY ENGAGED IN PARKWHEN THE GEAR IS NOT TRULY ENGAGED. THIS CAN LEAD TO THE VEHICLE JUMPING OUT OFGEAR UNINTENTIONALLY, VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHEN PARKED ON A SLOPED SURFACE, ANDINADVERTENT MOTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. ALL OF THESE CONDITIONS CANRESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
FRONT HEAT SHIELD EXTENSION MAY CONTACT THE UPPER FRONT CORNER OF PLASTIC FUEL TANK DAMAGING OR PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK.
Safety risk
SUCH FUEL TANK DAMAGE COULD ALLOW VAPOR AND OR FUEL TOESCAPE; THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.
Manufacturer remedy
RELOCATE HEAT SHIELD; REPLACE FUEL TANK IF DAMAGED OR PUNCTURED.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Tires
5
—
Vehicle speed control
5
—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
4
—
Tires: tread/belt
4
—
Structure: body: bumpers
3
—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
3
66,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
2
—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
2
—
Power train: automatic transmission
2
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
2
—
Steering: linkages
2
—
Electrical system: wiring
1
—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
1
—
Power train
1
—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
1
—
Power train: axle hubs
1
—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint
1
—
Power train: driveline: differential unit
1
—
Seat belts: front: anchorage
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
1
—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
1
—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
1
—
Suspension: rear
1
—
Unknown or other
1
—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
1
—
Wheels: hub
1
—
The 1990 model has 57 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.