This could result in an opening of the door while driving, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.

Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch

Date Announced

JUL 16, 1999

Vehicles Affected

13,030

Mazda Recall #

82907

NHTSA Campaign #

99V191000

Summary

Vehicle description: Minivans. Due to the inappropriate shape of the linkage in the rear door lock controller, accumulated dust may prevent the door lock mechanism from functioning properly, causing incomplete locking of the door when the childproof locking system is used.

Actions

Dealers will install parts in the latching assembly that will prevent this problem from occurring.

Documents (3)

• Quarterly Performance Report
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Recall Acknowledgement