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Recall 02V-078

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS recalled the 2002 Mazda MPV: Equipment (other, labels).

At a glance

Campaign number
02V-078
Reported
March 20, 2002
Vehicles affected
14,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles