1991 MAZDA MIATA Recalls (3)

Campaign:
91V079000 on 05/19/1991
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Manufactured:
12/31/1990 - 03/31/1991
Affected:
300
Defect:
A return fluid line of the front brake system is misconnected to a rear brake fluid return. when the abs system comes into use, all the fluid from the front brakes goes to the rear brake system. the fluid returns to the front system when the brake pedal is released.
Consequence:
Total loss of fluid in the front brake system leads toincreased stopping distances, and could result in vehicle collision.
Correction:
Replace defective abs systems.
Notes:
System: anti-lock brake systems (abs).vehicle description: passenger vehicles with anti-lock brake systems.

Campaign:
92V159000 on 11/09/1992
Component:
Unknown or other
Manufactured:
06/30/1989 - 07/31/1992
Affected:
109,305
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
06E026000 on 03/22/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
61,944
Defect:
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1991 MAZDA MIATA TSBs (17)

Bulletin:
003/97G
Component:
115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Summary:
Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw
Bulletin:
008/97
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw
Bulletin:
001/97G
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw
Bulletin:
007/97T
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Parts replacement after airbag deployment. *tw
Bulletin:
970716016/97
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
The soft top boot rear hook vibrates, causing the hook to release. *yc
Bulletin:
97102302097
Component:
162200 structure:body:bumpers
Summary:
Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc
Bulletin:
00798
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Bulletin describing how paint damage may occur on the body at the rear conrners of the trunk opening. *yc
Bulletin:
00498
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Subject on antenna relay inspection procedure. *yc
Bulletin:
01598
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Subject on power window troubleshooting and repair. *yc
Bulletin:
01798
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Customers may complain that the edge of the carpet comes loose from the bottom of the side trim panel. *tt
Bulletin:
00798
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Concerns of paint damage occuring on the body at the rear corners of the trunk opening. *tt
Bulletin:
0902604
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
0102504
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Battery test procedure requirements. *tt
Bulletin:
0800306
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation. *kb
Bulletin:
09-034-14-2956
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.note:'mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers.'when a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero
Bulletin:
09-035-17-3080
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. note: tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by federal, and state laws. it is the dealer?s responsibility to co
Bulletin:
09-034-18-3430
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. note: tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by federal, and state laws. it is the dealer's responsibility to co

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