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1994 Mazda Navajo

Component

Tires:Tread/Belt

Consequence of Defect

tire description: firestone wilderness at, size p235/75r15, produced at the decatur, illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx ii tires, size p235/75r15. operation of these tires at low inflation pressures, high speed, and in hot weather, can contribute to separation of the tire tread.

Corrective Action

if the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.

Recall Notes

the replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on august 29, 2001. however, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance.

1994 Mazda Navajo

Component

Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device

Consequence of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1994 Mazda Navajo

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

the studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location.

Corrective Action

if a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. the master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from fully activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.

1994 Mazda Navajo

Component

Parking Brake:Conventional

Consequence of Defect

the parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.

Corrective Action

when the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. the parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.

Recall Notes

a wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.

1993 Mazda Navajo

Component

Tires:Tread/Belt

Consequence of Defect

tire description: firestone wilderness at, size p235/75r15, produced at the decatur, illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx ii tires, size p235/75r15. operation of these tires at low inflation pressures, high speed, and in hot weather, can contribute to separation of the tire tread.

Corrective Action

if the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.

Recall Notes

the replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on august 29, 2001. however, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance.

1993 Mazda Navajo

Component

Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with factory installed sunroof. the sunroof glass panel assembly can separate while the vehicle is moving due to incorrect hinge engagement. this was caused by improper sunroof installation of the glass panel.

Corrective Action

unexpected separation of the sunroof glass panel could possibly distract the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with an instruction booklet which thoroughly outlines, with illustrations, the proper procedures for the removal, storage, and reinstallation of the sunroof's glass panel. a warning label for attachment to the sunroof's latch knob will also be provided to the owners.

1993 Mazda Navajo

Component

Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device

Consequence of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1993 Mazda Navajo

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

the studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location.

Corrective Action

if a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. the master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from fully activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.

1993 Mazda Navajo

Component

Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device

Consequence of Defect

the hydraulic lift cylinders are attached to brackets that are welded to the liftgate. the bracket welds can fracture.

Corrective Action

with a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ballstud to disengage.

Recall Notes

dealers will install reinforcement brackets.

1993 Mazda Navajo

Component

Parking Brake:Conventional

Consequence of Defect

the parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.

Corrective Action

when the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. the parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.

Recall Notes

a wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.

1992 Mazda Navajo

Component

Tires:Tread/Belt

Consequence of Defect

tire description: firestone wilderness at, size p235/75r15, produced at the decatur, illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx ii tires, size p235/75r15. operation of these tires at low inflation pressures, high speed, and in hot weather, can contribute to separation of the tire tread.

Corrective Action

if the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.

Recall Notes

the replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on august 29, 2001. however, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance.

1992 Mazda Navajo

Component

Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with factory installed sunroof. the sunroof glass panel assembly can separate while the vehicle is moving due to incorrect hinge engagement. this was caused by improper sunroof installation of the glass panel.

Corrective Action

unexpected separation of the sunroof glass panel could possibly distract the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with an instruction booklet which thoroughly outlines, with illustrations, the proper procedures for the removal, storage, and reinstallation of the sunroof's glass panel. a warning label for attachment to the sunroof's latch knob will also be provided to the owners.

1992 Mazda Navajo

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

the studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location.

Corrective Action

if a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. the master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from fully activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.

1992 Mazda Navajo

Component

Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device

Consequence of Defect

the hydraulic lift cylinders are attached to brackets that are welded to the liftgate. the bracket welds can fracture.

Corrective Action

with a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ballstud to disengage.

Recall Notes

dealers will install reinforcement brackets.

1991 Mazda Navajo

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

when the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.

Corrective Action

driver may believe the vehicle is safely engaged in parkwhen the gear is not truly engaged. this can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle is started. all of these conditions canresult in a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

repair the transmission with a new park pawl.

1991 Mazda Navajo

Component

Tires:Tread/Belt

Consequence of Defect

tire description: firestone wilderness at, size p235/75r15, produced at the decatur, illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx ii tires, size p235/75r15. operation of these tires at low inflation pressures, high speed, and in hot weather, can contribute to separation of the tire tread.

Corrective Action

if the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.

Recall Notes

the replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on august 29, 2001. however, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance.

1991 Mazda Navajo

Component

Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with factory installed sunroof. the sunroof glass panel assembly can separate while the vehicle is moving due to incorrect hinge engagement. this was caused by improper sunroof installation of the glass panel.

Corrective Action

unexpected separation of the sunroof glass panel could possibly distract the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with an instruction booklet which thoroughly outlines, with illustrations, the proper procedures for the removal, storage, and reinstallation of the sunroof's glass panel. a warning label for attachment to the sunroof's latch knob will also be provided to the owners.

1991 Mazda Navajo

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

the studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location.

Corrective Action

if a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. the master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from fully activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.

1991 Mazda Navajo

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

front heat shield extension may contact the upper front corner of plastic fuel tank damaging or puncturing the fuel tank.

Corrective Action

such fuel tank damage could allow vapor and or fuel toescape; this could result in a fire if a source of ignition is present.

Recall Notes

relocate heat shield; replace fuel tank if damaged or punctured.

1991 Mazda Navajo

Component

Structure:Body:Bumpers

Consequence of Defect

rear bumper may be susceptible to fatigue cracking under extended trailer tow service when using a bumper mounted trailer hitch.

Corrective Action

bumper could separate from vehicle when using a bumpermounted trailer hitch ball.

Recall Notes

install two additional brackets, one additional bar and associated fasteners to prevent bumper separation.