1993-1994 Mazda RX-7 recall: cooling system
Mazda (North America),inc reported this safety recall on May 11, 1994. It covers about 12,316 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 12,316
- reported
- May 11, 1994
- owners notified
- Aug 8, 1994
- related complaints
- 43
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
- What is wrong
- The radiator cap pressure relief valve release pressure is set too high. This can cause the coolant to reach temperatures that exceed the thermal design limits of some components of the coolant system. Should this occur, engine coolant can leak collect on top of the engine.
- Risk
- If engine coolant leaks onto the hot engine exhaust manifold from the top of the engine, an engine compartment fire can result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if any vehicle exhibits coolant leakage or if the coolant level has dropped to the point where the coolant loss would be sufficient to trigger the coolant level warning system, components potentially subject to deterioration from overheating would be replaced. These parts include the water pump bearing housing, the water level sensor and radiator upper hose, the thermostat gasket, and all water hoses located above the engine. In addition, all vehicles in which those components are replaced would also have the cooling system and other systems that carry flammable liquids checked to make certain that engine overheating had not caused any problems in those systems. Any identified problems will be repaired. The radiator cap, filler cap, and filler cap body of all recalled vehicles will be replaced by newly designed parts.
Recall number 94V094000
Affected vehicles
- Mazda RX-7 1993-1994 19931994
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 43 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 94V094000
Is there a recall on the 1993-1994 Mazda RX-7 cooling system?
Yes. Recall 94V094000, reported on May 11, 1994, covers about 12,316 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 94V094000?
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if any vehicle exhibits coolant leakage or if the coolant level has dropped to the point where the coolant loss would be sufficient to trigger the coolant level warning system, components potentially subject to deterioration from overheating would be replaced. These parts include the water pump bearing housing, the water level sensor and radiator upper hose, the thermostat gasket, and all water hoses located above the engine. In addition, all vehicles in which those components are replaced would also have the cooling system and other systems that carry flammable liquids checked to make certain that engine overheating had not caused any problems in those systems. Any identified problems will be repaired. The radiator cap, filler cap, and filler cap body of all recalled vehicles will be replaced by newly designed parts.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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