Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #04V605000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V605000 by Mazda North American Operations. Includes 49,800 affected units, MAZDA/FMVSS 206/LIFTGATE LATCH, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utility vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components.' the rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. the recall began on march 31, 2005. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.