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1991 MAZDA MIATA Recall - Campaign #92V159000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1991 MAZDA MIATA RECALL - #92V159000

RECALL FOR UNKNOWN OR OTHER

A HARDTOP HOIST ACCESSORY KIT WAS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THE MIATA WITH A HARDTOP. THE PLASTIC BUCKLES USED TO ADJUST STRAP TENSION CAN BREAK AFTER THE HARDTOP HAS BEEN SUSPENDED BY THE HOIST.

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Vehicle 1991 MAZDA MIATA
Manufacturer MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Manufactured between 7/1/1989 - 8/1/1992
Recalled on 11/10/1992
Influenced by MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Owners Notified on 1/29/1993
# Affected 109,305
Recalled for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
 
Description A HARDTOP HOIST ACCESSORY KIT WAS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THE MIATA WITH A HARDTOP. THE PLASTIC BUCKLES USED TO ADJUST STRAP TENSION CAN BREAK AFTER THE HARDTOP HAS BEEN SUSPENDED BY THE HOIST.
Consequences THE BUCKLES ON THE HARDTOP HOIST CAN BREAK AND RESULT INTHE HARDTOP FALLING FROM THE HOIST, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY TO ANYONE STANDINGBENEATH OR NEAR THE HARDTOP WHEN IT FALLS.
Corrective action MAZDA WILL REPLACE ALL HOISTS WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HARDTOP CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: 3000 HARDTOP HOIST ACCESSORY KITS, BUILT BETWEEN JUNE 1989 ANDJULY 1992, ARE INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN. HOWEVER, IT IS NECESSARY TONOTIFY ALL MIATA OWNERS TO LOCATE THESE DEFECTIVE UNITS.
See also 1991 MAZDA MIATA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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Mar 20, 2019 - 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.

Mar 20, 2019 - 081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.

Mar 20, 2019 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.

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