Defect Description For Recall
The Hydraulic Lift Cylinders Are Attached To Brackets That Are Welded To The Liftgate. The Bracket Welds Can Fracture.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
NAVAJO
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
95V164002
Component Description
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device
Effect Of Defect
With A Broken Bracket Weld, There Is A Potential For The Liftgate Bracket To Gradually Bend Inward Allowing The Lift Cylinder BallstUD To Disengage.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install Reinforcement Brackets.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda (North America),Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19920101
End Of Manufacture
19930301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6973
Date Owners Notified
19951201
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Date Report Received
19950828