Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #94V094000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V094000 by Mazda North American Operations. Includes 12,316 affected units, ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The radiator cap pressure relief valve release pressure is set too high. This can cause the coolant to reach temperatures that exceed the thermal design limits of some components of the coolant system. Should this occur, engine coolant can leak collect on top of the engine.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if any vehicle exhibits coolant leakage or if the coolant level has dropped to the point where the coolant loss would be sufficient to trigger the coolant level warning system, components potentially subject to deterioration from overheating would be replaced. These parts include the water pump bearing housing, the water level sensor and radiator upper hose, the thermostat gasket, and all water hoses located above the engine. In addition, all vehicles in which those components are replaced would also have the cooling system and other systems that carry flammable liquids checked to make certain that engine overheating had not caused any problems in those systems. Any identified problems will be repaired. The radiator cap, filler cap, and filler cap body of all recalled vehicles will be replaced by newly designed parts.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V094000
Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
Report Received Date: 1994-05-11T00:00:00
Subject: Engine cooling system
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 12,316

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The radiator cap pressure relief valve release pressure is set too high. This can cause the coolant to reach temperatures that exceed the thermal design limits of some components of the coolant system. Should this occur, engine coolant can leak collect on top of the engine.
Consequence Summary: If engine coolant leaks onto the hot engine exhaust manifold from the top of the engine, an engine compartment fire can result.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if any vehicle exhibits coolant leakage or if the coolant level has dropped to the point where the coolant loss would be sufficient to trigger the coolant level warning system, components potentially subject to deterioration from overheating would be replaced. These parts include the water pump bearing housing, the water level sensor and radiator upper hose, the thermostat gasket, and all water hoses located above the engine. In addition, all vehicles in which those components are replaced would also have the cooling system and other systems that carry flammable liquids checked to make certain that engine overheating had not caused any problems in those systems. Any identified problems will be repaired. The radiator cap, filler cap, and filler cap body of all recalled vehicles will be replaced by newly designed parts.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 94V094000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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