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NHTSA recall 99V191000

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Mazda Mpv

Reported Jul 16, 199913,030 vehicles affectedMAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INCMaker’s number 82907Built Mar 31, 1999 – Jul 13, 1999

The defect

Vehicle description: minivans. due to the inappropriate shape of the linkage in the rear door lock controller, accumulated dust may prevent the door lock mechanism from functioning properly, causing incomplete locking of the door when the childproof locking system IS used.

The risk

This could result in an opening of the door while driving, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.

The remedy

Dealers will install parts in the latching assembly that will prevent this problem from occurring.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mazda Mpv
2000

Notes

Owner notification began july 26, 1999. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).