Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #00E069000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00E069000 by Mazda North American Operations. Includes 16 affected units, MAZDA/ACCESSORY HOOD, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: mazda speed resinous hoods, designed and sold as accessory parts for model year 1992-1995 rx7 vehicles, manufactured between june 1, 1997, through september 19, 2000.

Corrective Action

Mazda will notify the rx7 vehicle customers to bring their vehicle to a mazda dealer to have the hood striker replaced with a modified one.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00E069000

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Report Received Date: 2000-11-06T00:00:00

Subject: Mazda/accessory hood

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 16

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: mazda speed resinous hoods, designed and sold as accessory parts for model year 1992-1995 rx7 vehicles, manufactured between june 1, 1997, through september 19, 2000.

Consequence Summary: A hook on a hood striker for the resinous hood may separate from a base plate at the welded portion due to insufficient welding strength. the hood may suddenly open during operation, losing front visibility, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Mazda will notify the rx7 vehicle customers to bring their vehicle to a mazda dealer to have the hood striker replaced with a modified one.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-s8g9_rfd6_d6he

NHTSA ID: 00E069000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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