1993 MAZDA MX3 Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 97V116000 on 07/29/1997
- Component:
- Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1991 - 08/30/1994
- Affected:
- 25,000
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, nw hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and washington, dc. in areas where large quantities of road salt are used, corrosive pits can develop on the surface of the front suspension coil spring. repeated use can eventually cause the coil spring to break and a tire could be punctured from contact with the broken coil spring.
- Consequence:
- This condition increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install a guard assembly which will prevent the broken coil spring from contacting the tire. in addition to performing the recall campaign, mazda is extending the warranty coverage on the front coil springs for the lift of the vehicle. if owners have already paid for the repair or replacement of these front coil springs, due to road salt damage, mazda will reimburse these owners for reasonable expenses.
- Notes:
- Notes:owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 97V211000 on 11/19/1997
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:webbing
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1991 - 09/29/1993
- Affected:
- 134,000
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with front seat automatic shoulder belts. the rail of the automatic shoulder belt can wear sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly can become jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative.
- Consequence:
- A seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the passive shoulder belt assembly with a modified one (with additional dust lip) in vehicles which have experienced a problem. in vehicles in which the automatic shoulder belt functions properly, the rails will be inspected and replaced with modified rails if they exceed the inspection criteria.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began march 31, 1998 and will be completed by august 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 15V674000 on 10/18/2015
- Component:
- Electrical system:ignition:switch
- Manufactured:
- 07/29/1991 - 08/18/1993
- Affected:
- 1,368,500
- Defect:
- Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 mpv, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 protege, 1992-1993 mx-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 mx-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. in the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
- Consequence:
- If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. the recall began on december 17, 2015. owners may contact mazda customer experience center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. mazda's number for this recall is 8715j.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
1993 MAZDA MX3 TSBs (25)
- Bulletin:
- S021/94R
- Component:
- 171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Summary:
- frozen door/hatch lock cylinders. *tw
- Bulletin:
- S009/95
- Component:
- 162700 structure:body:trunk lid
- Summary:
- hinge holder breakage. *tw
- Bulletin:
- F003/95
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- hard start with cold engine. *tw
- Bulletin:
- H002/95
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- clutch squealing noise. *tw
- Bulletin:
- B007/95
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- B006/95
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- H002/95
- Component:
- 101000 power train:clutch assembly
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- B006/95
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- engine idle vibration in d range. *tw
- 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:
- 004/97B
- Component:
- 063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
- Summary:
- Partial engine replacement (pcv system modification). *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:
- 970716006/97
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Descriptions of typical engine noises. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97102300397
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Subject pertaining to mtx overhaul information. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97102302097
- Component:
- 162200 structure:body:bumpers
- Summary:
- Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 01198
- Component:
- 151300 seat belts:front:retractor
- Summary:
- Subject on passive seat belt retractor switch. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 00998
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information regarding a/t selector lever hard to operate. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 00198
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 00998
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Automatic transaxle selector lever is difficult to operate. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 00598
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Experienceing a metallic tapping noise heard from the right ( rear ) cylinder head exhaust cam area. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 00299
- Component:
- 034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
- Summary:
- Experiencing popping noise from front brake caliper during slow speed braking. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01098
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit erratic shifting, o/d off indicator light flashing with malfunction indicator lamp on as a result of the valve body harness (transaxle fluid temperature sensor circuit) being pinched by a metal clip which is attach
- Bulletin:
- 0902604
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0102504
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Battery test procedure requirements. *tt
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