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Safety recall · 91V028000

Structure: bumpers Mazda recall

MAZDA reported this recall to NHTSA on February 13, 1991. It covers about 10,000 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
91V028000
Reported
Feb 13, 1991
Vehicles
10,000
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

Rear bumper may be susceptible to fatigue cracking under extended trailer tow service when using a bumper mounted trailer hitch.

The risk

Bumper could separate from vehicle when using a bumpermounted trailer hitch ball.

The fix

Install two additional brackets, one additional bar and associated fasteners to prevent bumper separation.

Contacts

System: rear bumper reinforcement.Vehicle description: light-duty trucks built by ford motor company.Note: bumper mounted trailer hitch ball assembly should not be used untilrepair procedure is completed.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mazda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V028000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1991 Mazda Navajo406F

Questions

Is the 91V028000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MAZDA's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 91V028000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 91V028000 announced?

MAZDA reported it to NHTSA on February 13, 1991. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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