2002 MAZDA MPV RECALLS
Recalls on 2002 Mazda MPV's are summarized on http://www.autobuyguide.com/2002/12-aut/mazda/mpv/recalls/index.html
Vehicle Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 10200
2002 MAZDA MPV Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL, THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
CABLE MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH (GROUP 1). ALSO INCLUDED ARE
CERTAIN 2000-2001 MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 31,
1999 AND MARCH 31, 2001, THAT HAVE HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL REPAIRED AND POSSIBLY
HAD A DEFECTIVE CABLE INSTALLED DURING THAT REPAIR (GROUP 2).
Defect Consequence:
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE BROKEN ACTUATOR CABLE MAY BE OUT OF POSITION AND COULD
INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE ACCELERATOR CABLE, PREVENTING A DECREASE IN
ENGINE SPEED WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATOR CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR VEHICLES
INVOLVED IN GROUP 1 BEGAN ON JULY 7, 2004. OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR VEHICLES
INVOLVED IN GROUP 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT
1-800-222-5500.
Notes: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS, 2004F
2002 Mazda MPV Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V206000
Auto Recall Date: 06/05/2003
Vehicle Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 64000
2002 MAZDA MPV Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SOCKET HOLDER IN THE FOG LIGHTS
IS INSTALLED IN THE LAMP CASING USING PRESSURE. DURING OPERATION OF THE FOG
LIGHT, THE HEAT FROM THE BULB CAN EXPAND THE SOCKET HOLDER. THE EXPANSION CAN
FORCE THE SOCKET HOLDER REARWARD. AFTER REPEATEDLY BEING SUBJECT TO THIS
EXPANSION, IF THE FOG LIGHT IS ALSO SUBJECTED TO VIBRATION DURING VEHICLE
OPERATION, THE SOCKET HOLDER WITH THE BULB HOLDER AND THE WIRING HARNESS MAY
SEPARATE FROM THE FOG LIGHT CASING.
Defect Consequence:
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE BULB SOCKET AND THE HARNESS CAN DROP INSIDE THE BUMPER
AND POSSIBLY BUT RARELY, THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE BULB CAN CAUSE THE BUMPER TO
BURN.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING TO PREVENT THE SOCKET HOLDER FROM SEPARATING FROM
THE LAMP CASE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2003. 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: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS, 1103F
2002 Mazda MPV Recall ID from NHTSA: 02V078000
Auto Recall Date: 03/20/2002
Vehicle Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 14000
2002 MAZDA MPV Defect 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.
Defect Consequence:
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: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS,
2002 Mazda MPV Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V053000
Auto Recall Date: 02/13/2003
Vehicle Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 5400
2002 MAZDA MPV Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT FOG LIGHTS,THE FOG LIGHT BULB SOCKET
MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IMPROPERLY.
Defect Consequence:
IF THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE USED WITH THIS CONDITION, THE BULB SOCKET AND THE
WIRING HARNESS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FOG LIGHT HOUSING IF EXPOSED TO SHOCK
AND/OR VIBRATION AND DROP INSIDE THE BUMPER. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE OPERATION OF
THE FOG LIGHT MAY THEN CAUSE THE BUMPER TO BURN.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INSTALLATION CONDITION OF THE FOG LIGHT BULB ASSEMBLY,
AND REPAIR IT WHEN NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 2003. 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: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS, 0903C
The Automobile Protection Association found these problems:
2000 – 2002 MPV Recurring Complaints
Problem Occurrences
Vibration 33
Excessive wear of OEM tires 32
Transmission problems 12
Engine run-on 6
Cracked exhaust manifolds 4
Defective spark plugs 3
Defective alternator 2
Broken door locks 2
1. Vibration on the Mazda MPV "Of the 41 complainants, 33
reported a vibration problem with their MPV and four claimed that
this problem had been solved."
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230 Route 206, Mount Olive, New Jersey 07836
(973) 598-1980, E-mail Howian@aol.com
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New York Office
305 Madison Avenue, Suite 449
New York, New York 10165 (212) 886-4838
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