Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #00V223002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V223002 by Mazda North American Operations. Includes 641 affected units, MAZDA/STEERING WHEEL, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. these vehicles may have a mis-assembled or incorrectly manufactured nut that attaches the steering wheel assembly to the steering column. the nut could be upside down in the steering wheel assembly, which could overstress the steering column shaft when the nut is tightened. in addition, some of the nuts may have been cracked during manufacture resulting in the nut fracturing when it is tightened during vehicle assembly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel retention armature and, if necessary, the steering column to correct this condition.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V223002

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Report Received Date: 2000-08-09T00:00:00

Subject: Mazda/steering wheel

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 641

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. these vehicles may have a mis-assembled or incorrectly manufactured nut that attaches the steering wheel assembly to the steering column. the nut could be upside down in the steering wheel assembly, which could overstress the steering column shaft when the nut is tightened. in addition, some of the nuts may have been cracked during manufacture resulting in the nut fracturing when it is tightened during vehicle assembly.

Consequence Summary: Either of these conditions can lead to the steering wheel becoming loose or separating from the steering column, resulting in loss of steering control.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel retention armature and, if necessary, the steering column to correct this condition.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ey85.dcpt.4vyp

NHTSA ID: 00V223002

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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