1988 Mazda MX-6

1988 Mazda MX-6 Recalls

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1988 Mazda MX-6 Recalls

1988 MAZDA MX6 Recall ID from NHTSA: 95V103005
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 24, 1995

Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 360433
Model Affected
1988 MAZDA MX6

1988 Mazda MX-6 Defect Summary:
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Defect Consequence:
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy:
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
360433

Notes:
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
1988 MAZDA MX6 Recall ID from NHTSA: 88V022000
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 22, 1988

Vehicle Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 72883
Model Affected
1988 MAZDA MX6

1988 Mazda MX-6 Defect Summary:
AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREE F, FROST MAY ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODY UNDER EXTENDED CONSTANT SPEED OPERATION.

Defect Consequence:
FROST ACCUMULATION ON THE THROTTLE VALVE MAY PREVENT THEVALVE FROM RETURNING SMOOTHLY.

Remedy:
INSTALL A NEW TYPE THERMOSTAT DESIGNED TO RAISE THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND WARM THE THROTTLE BODY TO A LEVEL ABOVE FREEZING.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
72883

Notes:
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
1988 MAZDA MX6 Recall ID from NHTSA: 87V186000
Auto Recall Date:
DEC 07, 1987

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 33868
Model Affected
1988 MAZDA MX6

1988 Mazda MX-6 Defect Summary:
FUEL TANK FIXING BAND RETENTION IS NOT SUFFICIENT, ALLOWING THE BAND TO RUB AGAINST THE FUEL TANK BY VEHICLE VIBRATIONS.

Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK WHICH COULDRESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.

Remedy:
REPAIR FUEL FIXING BAND BY INSTALLING A RUBBER SHEET.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
33868

Notes:
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
1988 MAZDA MX6 Recall ID from NHTSA: 87V149000
Auto Recall Date:
SEP 17, 1987

Vehicle Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 400
Model Affected
1988 MAZDA MX6

1988 Mazda MX-6 Defect Summary:
FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH RELEASE OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF MAT.

Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL ANDCREATE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy:
REMOVE PRESENT MAT AND REPLACE WITH NEW IMPROVED MAT.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
400

Notes:
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
1988 MAZDA MX6 Recall ID from NHTSA: 87V196000
Auto Recall Date:
DEC 29, 1987

Vehicle Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 14807
Model Affected
1988 MAZDA MX6

1988 Mazda MX-6 Defect Summary:
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS TRANSPORTED BY TRAIN MAY EXPERIENCE SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE SHOE FROM THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER PISTON.

Defect Consequence:
SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR, REPEATED BRAKE OPERATION MAYDAMAGE THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER DUST BOOT, ALLOWING WATER OR DUST INTRUSION ANDSUBSEQUENT PISTON CONTAMINATION.

Remedy:
ALL VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF NO SEPARATION IS FOUND GREASE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE COMPONENT INTERFACE TO LOWER FRICTION AND AVOID SUBSEQUENT RELATIVE MOTION. IF SEPARATION IS FOUND THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER DUST BOOT WILL BE REPLACED.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
14807

Notes:
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
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