Mazda North American Operations: Safety Recalls in 1990

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Mazda North American Operations in 1990. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 29, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:AIR BAG:DRIVER

THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.

NHTSA ID: 90E043002

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 88

Consequence Summary:

INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 14, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL MAY MALFUNCTION.

NHTSA ID: 90V118000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 102,548

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS,WINDSHIELD WASHER, ENGINE COOLING FAN, HEATER BLOWER, AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR. FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD CLEARING DEVICES COULD CAUSE REDUCEDVISIBILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE IGNITION SWITCHES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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