1992-1995 Mazda MX3 recall: coil springs
Mazda (North America),inc reported this safety recall on July 22, 1997. It covers about 25,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 25,000
- reported
- Jul 22, 1997
- owners notified
- Sep 15, 1997
- related complaints
- 21
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, nw hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and washington, dc. In areas where large quantities of road salt are used, corrosive pits can develop on the surface of the front suspension coil spring. Repeated use can eventually cause the coil spring to break and a tire could be punctured from contact with the broken coil spring.
- Risk
- This condition increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a guard assembly which will prevent the broken coil spring from contacting the tire. In addition to performing the recall campaign, mazda is extending the warranty coverage on the front coil springs for the lift of the vehicle. If owners have already paid for the repair or replacement of these front coil springs, due to road salt damage, mazda will reimburse these owners for reasonable expenses.
Recall number 97V116000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 21 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 97V116000
Is there a recall on the 1992-1995 Mazda MX3 coil springs?
Yes. Recall 97V116000, reported on July 22, 1997, covers about 25,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V116000?
Dealers will install a guard assembly which will prevent the broken coil spring from contacting the tire. In addition to performing the recall campaign, mazda is extending the warranty coverage on the front coil springs for the lift of the vehicle. If owners have already paid for the repair or replacement of these front coil springs, due to road salt damage, mazda will reimburse these owners for reasonable expenses.
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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