MAZDA MIATA 1992: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V159000

Make Model Year
MAZDA MIATA 1992
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1993-01-29 1992-11-03 1992-11-10

Production Dates: 1989-07-01 - 1992-08-01

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.

Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 109305

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

A HARDTOP HOIST ACCESSORY KIT WAS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THE MIATA WITH A HARDTOP. THE PLASTIC BUCKLES USED TO ADJUST STRAP TENSION CAN BREAK AFTER THE HARDTOP HAS BEEN SUSPENDED BY THE HOIST.

Consequence

THE BUCKLES ON THE HARDTOP HOIST CAN BREAK AND RESULT INTHE HARDTOP FALLING FROM THE HOIST, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY TO ANYONE STANDINGBENEATH OR NEAR THE HARDTOP WHEN IT FALLS.

Remedy

MAZDA WILL REPLACE ALL HOISTS WITHOUT CHARGE.

Notes

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HARDTOP CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: 3000 HARDTOP HOIST ACCESSORY KITS, BUILT BETWEEN JUNE 1989 ANDJULY 1992, ARE INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN. HOWEVER, IT IS NECESSARY TONOTIFY ALL MIATA OWNERS TO LOCATE THESE DEFECTIVE UNITS.