Mazda Navajo recalls
There are 8 safety recalls on record for the Mazda Navajo, covering 137,846 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Mazda Navajo recalls by model year
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Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
- Risk
- With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ball stud to disengage, unexpectedly allowing the liftgate to fall from an open position.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. Depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.
Recall number 99V310002 · Recall details
Structure: body: roof and pillars
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with factory installed sunroof. The sunroof glass panel assembly can separate while the vehicle is moving due to incorrect hinge engagement. This was caused by improper sunroof installation of the glass panel.
- Risk
- Unexpected separation of the sunroof glass panel could possibly distract the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with an instruction booklet which thoroughly outlines, with illustrations, the proper procedures for the removal, storage, and reinstallation of the sunroof's glass panel. A warning label for attachment to the sunroof's latch knob will also be provided to the owners.
Recall number 97V235002 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic
- What is wrong
- The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location.
- Risk
- If a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. The master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from fully activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
Recall number 96V024002 · Recall details
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
- What is wrong
- The hydraulic lift cylinders are attached to brackets that are welded to the liftgate. The bracket welds can fracture.
- Risk
- With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ballstud to disengage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install reinforcement brackets.
Recall number 95V164002 · Recall details
Parking brake: conventional
- What is wrong
- The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
- Risk
- When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
- Remedy
- A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
Recall number 94V169002 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.
- Risk
- Driver may believe the vehicle is safely engaged in parkwhen the gear is not truly engaged. This can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle is started. All of these conditions canresult in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.
Recall number 91V189001 · Recall details
Structure: body: bumpers
- What is wrong
- Rear bumper may be susceptible to fatigue cracking under extended trailer tow service when using a bumper mounted trailer hitch.
- Risk
- Bumper could separate from vehicle when using a bumpermounted trailer hitch ball.
- Remedy
- Install two additional brackets, one additional bar and associated fasteners to prevent bumper separation.
Recall number 91V028000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Front heat shield extension may contact the upper front corner of plastic fuel tank damaging or puncturing the fuel tank.
- Risk
- Such fuel tank damage could allow vapor and or fuel toescape; this could result in a fire if a source of ignition is present.
- Remedy
- Relocate heat shield; replace fuel tank if damaged or punctured.
Recall number 91V020000 · Recall details
Questions about the Mazda Navajo recalls
How do I check if my Mazda Navajo has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Mazda Navajo have?
8, covering structure, service brakes, hydraulic and parking brake.
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