NHTSA Recall 95V164002
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V164002; Date: Aug. 28, 1995
With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ballstud to disengage.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Mazda Navajo; 1993 Mazda Navajo
Component: Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device
Manufactured by: Mazda (north America),inc
Affected Units:: 6,973
Recall Summary:
The hydraulic lift cylinders are attached to brackets that are welded to the liftgate. The bracket welds can fracture.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install reinforcement brackets.
Recall Notes:
System: structure; hatchback hydraulic cylinder. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 1, 1995
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