Other: labelsRecall 02V-078 · 2002 Mazda MPV

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS recall 02V-078 covers 14,000 2002 Mazda MPV for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2002.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected14,0001 model

ReportedMar 20, 2002Owners notified Jun 12, 2002

Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 02V078000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

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 1-800-222-5500.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mazda MPV2002

Built from November 26, 2001 to February 20, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.