Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Mazda Speed Resinous Hoods, Designed And Sold As Accessory Parts For Model Year 1992-1995 Rx7 Vehicles, Manufactured Between June 1, 1997, Through September 19, 2000.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
RX-7
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
00E069000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Effect Of Defect
A Hook On A Hood Striker For The Resinous Hood May Separate From A Base Plate At The Welded Portion Due To Insufficient Welding Strength. The Hood May Suddenly Open During Operation, Losing Front Visibility, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Mazda Will Notify The Rx7 Vehicle Customers To Bring Their Vehicle To A Mazda Dealer To Have The Hood Striker Replaced With A Modified One.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
16
Date Owners Notified
20010112
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Date Report Received
20001106