Defect Description For Recall
Front Heat Shield Extension May Contact The Upper Front Corner Of Plastic Fuel Tank Damaging Or Puncturing The Fuel Tank.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
NAVAJO
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
91V020000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Such Fuel Tank Damage Could Allow Vapor And Or Fuel Toescape; This Could Result In A Fire If A Source Of Ignition Is Present.
Fix Defect
Relocate Heat Shield; Replace Fuel Tank If Damaged Or Punctured.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda (North America),Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19900801
End Of Manufacture
19901101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6424
Date Owners Notified
19910401
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Date Report Received
19910105