Recalls for NAVAJO MAZDA, MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC, STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE, Aug 28, 1995
A recall was issued on Aug 28, 1995 for NAVAJO MAZDA, manufactured by MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC, in response to STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE problems. THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE.WITH A BROKEN BRACKET WELD, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE LIFTGATE BRACKET TO GRADUALLY BEND INWARD ALLOWING THE LIFT CYLINDER BALLSTUD TO DISENGAGE.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: 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 1-800-424-9393.