NHTSA recall 02V078000
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Mazda Mpv
Reported Mar 20, 200214,000 vehicles affectedMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONSBuilt Nov 26, 2001 – Feb 20, 2002
The defect
Certain MINI vans fail to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." an incorrect gross axle weight rating (gawr) was indicated on the certification label.
The remedy
Owners will be mailed accurate certification labels and inserts for the owner's manual. owner notification began june 12, 2002. 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.