NHTSA Recall 04V282000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V282000; Date: Jun. 10, 2004
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Mazda MPV; 2004 Mazda MPV
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 20,000
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Mazda recall no. 2140f. Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 16, 2004
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