Mazda North American Operations: Safety Recalls in 1988

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Mazda North American Operations in 1988. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2022

April 14, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THE DRIVE SPRING THAT DRIVES THE AUTOMATIC BELT MAY BREAK.

NHTSA ID: 88V063000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 42,810

Consequence Summary:

THIS WOULD PREVENT FULL FORWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BELTANCHORAGE FROM THE LOCK POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

February 22, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREE F, FROST MAY ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODY UNDER EXTENDED CONSTANT SPEED OPERATION.

NHTSA ID: 88V022000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

# of Units Affected: 72,883

Consequence Summary:

FROST ACCUMULATION ON THE THROTTLE VALVE MAY PREVENT THEVALVE FROM RETURNING SMOOTHLY.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL A NEW TYPE THERMOSTAT DESIGNED TO RAISE THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND WARM THE THROTTLE BODY TO A LEVEL ABOVE FREEZING.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No