Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #04V282000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V282000 by Mazda North American Operations. Includes 20,000 affected units, MAZDA/FMVSS 120 TIRE INFLATION, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The tire inflation pressure indicated on the vehicle certification label is not correct. The labels show the maximum tire pressure as 240 kpa/32 psi when it should be shown as 240 kpa/35 psi. as a result of this error, the load ratios for the 205/65r15 94h and the 215/60r16 95h tires exceed the levels permitted by fmvss 120.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with a corrected label that they can apply to their vehicle, or they can have a dealer install the label, if desired. the recall began on july 16, 2004. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option #4.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V282000

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Report Received Date: 2004-06-10T00:00:00

Subject: Mazda/fmvss 120 tire inflation

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 20,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2104F

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The tire inflation pressure indicated on the vehicle certification label is not correct. The labels show the maximum tire pressure as 240 kpa/32 psi when it should be shown as 240 kpa/35 psi. as a result of this error, the load ratios for the 205/65r15 94h and the 215/60r16 95h tires exceed the levels permitted by fmvss 120.

Consequence Summary: If the tire is operated in an under-inflated condition, the load carrying capacity of the vehicle may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with a corrected label that they can apply to their vehicle, or they can have a dealer install the label, if desired. the recall began on july 16, 2004. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option #4.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-23gf_9un4-ed63

NHTSA ID: 04V282000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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