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  Safety Recalls of Mazda RX-7 Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the Mazda RX-7. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mazda RX-7.

NHTSA Recall #: 96V173000; Sep. 16, 1996

In the event of a vehicle collision, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Mazda RX-7, 1991 Mazda RX-7, 1989 Mazda RX7
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Recall Summary: The rail of the automatic shoulder belt can wear sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly will become jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 96V149000; Aug. 2, 1996

Brake performance can be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Mazda RX-7, 1994 Mazda RX-7, 1995 Mazda RX-7
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Summary: Oil mist contained in the engine intake air can collect over time in the brake vacuum check valve preventing the check valve from opening at the specified pressure reducing power assist to the brakes. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 95V069000; Mar. 30, 1995

This condition can result in an engine compartment fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Mazda RX-7, 1994 Mazda RX-7
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Summary: Residual engine heat can cause premature deterioration of the fuel hose causing the hose to leak. Also, removing and reinstalling the deteriorated fuel hoses increases the likelihood of a leak. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 94V094000; May. 11, 1994

If engine coolant leaks onto the hot engine exhaust manifold from the top of the engine, an engine compartment fire can result.

Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Mazda RX-7, 1994 Mazda RX-7
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Recall Summary: The radiator cap pressure relief valve release pressure is set too high. This can cause the coolant to reach temperatures that exceed the thermal design limits of some components of the coolant system. Should this occur, engine coolant can leak collect on top of the engine. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mazda RX-7 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Sep. 16, 1996   Seat Belts:front:webbing 17,800
Aug. 2, 1996   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 13,900
Mar. 30, 1995   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 13,400
May. 11, 1994   Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System 12,316


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mazda RX-7 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1995 Mazda RX-7 1
1994 Mazda RX-7 3
1993 Mazda RX-7 3
1991 Mazda RX-7 1
1990 Mazda RX-7 1