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1992 Mazda Navajo Recalls

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1992 Mazda Navajo Recalls

Auto Recall Date:
AUG 28, 1995

Vehicle Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 6973
Model Affected
1992 MAZDA NAVAJO

1992 Mazda Navajo Defect Summary:
THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE.

Defect Consequence:
WITH A BROKEN BRACKET WELD, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE LIFTGATE BRACKET TO GRADUALLY BEND INWARD ALLOWING THE LIFT CYLINDER BALLSTUD TO DISENGAGE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
6973

Notes:
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 28, 1996

Vehicle Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 2500
Model Affected
1992 MAZDA NAVAJO

1992 Mazda Navajo Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:
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.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
2500

Notes:
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 25, 1998

Vehicle Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 23000
Model Affected
1992 MAZDA NAVAJO

1992 Mazda Navajo Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:
UNEXPECTED SEPARATION OF THE SUNROOF GLASS PANEL COULD POSSIBLY DISTRACT THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
23000

Notes:
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Auto Recall Date:
AUG 21, 2000

Vehicle Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 14400000
Model Affected
1992 MAZDA NAVAJO

1992 Mazda Navajo Defect Summary:
TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD.

Defect Consequence:
IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy:
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
14400000

Notes:
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.