Recall 93V-174

MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recalled the 1990 to 1991 Mazda 626: Structure (body, door).

Campaign number: 93V-174
Reported: October 29, 1993
Vehicles affected: 244,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Resin molded front handles fail at the door latch actuating rod attachment, freeing the rod to fall inside the door frame. Subsequent lowering of the associated window may force the actuating rod downward and release the door latch.

The risk

Inadvertent actuation of the door latch causes the doorto open unexpectedly which could result in an occupant falling out of thevehicle.

The fix

Dealers will replace the door handle/latch assembly.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: structure; door assembly; handle; outer.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.

Affected vehicles

Mazda 626 1990 to 1991
1990, 1991