| Make : MAZDA | Model : NAVAJO | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19920101 - 19930301 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V164002 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 19951201 | Date Received by ODI: 19950828 | Date Added to Databse: 19950831 |
| Manufacturer's Involved: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6973 | ||
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Summary:
THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE. |
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Consequence:
WITH A BROKEN BRACKET WELD, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE LIFTGATE BRACKET TO GRADUALLY BEND INWARD ALLOWING THE LIFT CYLINDER BALLSTUD TO DISENGAGE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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