NHTSA recall 04V282000
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Mazda Mpv
Reported Jun 10, 200420,000 vehicles affectedMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONSMaker’s number 2104FBuilt Aug 20, 2003 – May 6, 2004
The defect
The tire inflation pressure indicated on the vehicle certification label IS not correct. The labels show the maximum tire pressure as 240 kpa/32 psi when it should be shown as 240 kpa/35 psi. as a result of this error, the load ratios for the 205/65r15 94H and the 215/60r16 95H tires exceed the levels permitted by fmvss 120.
The risk
If the tire IS operated in an under-inflated condition, the load carrying capacity of the vehicle may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Owners will be provided with a corrected label that they can apply to their vehicle, or they can have a dealer install the label, if desired. the recall began on july 16, 2004. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option #4.