Recall 02V078000: Mazda Mpv
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Summary
The problem. 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.
The fix. 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.
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
- Manufacturer
- MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Report received
- March 20, 2002
- Owners notified
- June 12, 2002
- Built
- Nov 26, 2001 – Feb 20, 2002
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 120
Affected vehicles
- Mazda Mpv: 2002
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.