NHTSA Recall 99V191000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V191000; Date: Jul. 16, 1999
This could result in an opening of the door while driving, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Mazda MPV
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Mazda (north America),inc
Affected Units:: 13,030
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: minivans. Due to the inappropriate shape of the linkage in the rear door lock controller, accumulated dust may prevent the door lock mechanism from functioning properly, causing incomplete locking of the door when the childproof locking system is used.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install parts in the latching assembly that will prevent this problem from occurring.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began July 26, 1999. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 26, 1999
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