NHTSA recall 93V174000
Structure › Body › Door
Mazda 626 and 1 more
Reported Oct 29, 1993244,000 vehicles affectedMAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
The defect
Resin molded front handles fail at the door latch actuating rod attachment, freeing the rod to fall inside the door frame. Subsequent lowering of the associated window may force the actuating rod downward and release the door latch.
The risk
Inadvertent actuation of the door latch causes the doorto open unexpectedly which could result in an occupant falling out of thevehicle.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the door handle/latch assembly.