Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #99V310002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V310002 by Mazda North American Operations. Includes 6,800 affected units, MAZDA/HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V310002

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Report Received Date: 1999-11-24T00:00:00

Subject: Mazda/hydraulic lift cylinders

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 6,800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.

Consequence Summary: With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ball stud to disengage, unexpectedly allowing the liftgate to fall from an open position.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6vaz~ud23-yfv6

NHTSA ID: 99V310002

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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