NHTSA Recall 99V310002
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V310002; Date: Nov. 24, 1999
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Mazda Navajo; 1994 Mazda Navajo
Component: Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device
Manufactured by: Mazda (north America),inc
Affected Units:: 6,800
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owner notification began may 12, 2000. 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: May 12, 2000
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