Vehicle recall 02V078000 · March 20, 2002
2002 Mazda MPV
Certain mini vans fail to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." an…
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- Summary
- Certain mini vans fail to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." an incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR) was indicated on the certification label.
- Remedy
- Owners will be mailed accurate certification labels and inserts for the owner's manual. Owner notification began June 12, 2002. 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.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V078000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 20, 2002
- Filed by
- MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Owner notification
- June 12, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
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