Mazda North American Operations: Safety Recalls in 1991

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by Mazda North American Operations in 1991. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 4, 1991

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC

WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.

NHTSA ID: 91V189001

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 33,540

Consequence Summary:

DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY ENGAGED IN PARKWHEN THE GEAR IS NOT TRULY ENGAGED. THIS CAN LEAD TO THE VEHICLE JUMPING OUT OFGEAR UNINTENTIONALLY, VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHEN PARKED ON A SLOPED SURFACE, ANDINADVERTENT MOTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. ALL OF THESE CONDITIONS CANRESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW PARK PAWL.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 11, 1991

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE AND DRUM SYSTEM

WHEN APPLYING THE FOOT (SERVICE) BRAKE IN THE LOW VEHICLE SPEED CONDITION, THE BRAKING POWER PRODUCED MAY BE MORE THAN EXPECTED.

NHTSA ID: 91V161000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 29,824

Consequence Summary:

THE UNEXPECTED BRAKING POWER COULD RESULT IN REAR BRAKELOCKUP AND THE VEHICLE BECOMING DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 13, 1991

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID SYSTEM

A RETURN FLUID LINE OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM IS MISCONNECTED TO A REAR BRAKE FLUID RETURN. WHEN THE ABS SYSTEM COMES INTO USE, ALL THE FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKES GOES TO THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. THE FLUID RETURNS TO THE FRONT SYSTEM WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED.

NHTSA ID: 91V079000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 300

Consequence Summary:

TOTAL LOSS OF FLUID IN THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM LEADS TOINCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE COLLISION.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEMS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 13, 1991

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:BUMPER ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS/SUPPORT BARS

REAR BUMPER MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE CRACKING UNDER EXTENDED TRAILER TOW SERVICE WHEN USING A BUMPER MOUNTED TRAILER HITCH.

NHTSA ID: 91V028000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 10,000

Consequence Summary:

BUMPER COULD SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE WHEN USING A BUMPERMOUNTED TRAILER HITCH BALL.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL TWO ADDITIONAL BRACKETS, ONE ADDITIONAL BAR AND ASSOCIATED FASTENERS TO PREVENT BUMPER SEPARATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 22, 1991

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:CHECK VALVE

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO TEMPERATURES BELOW 5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT (-15 DEGREES C), THE NEUTRAL DETERGENT USED AS AN ASSEMBLY LUBRICANT MAY STICK TO THE CHECK VALVE, PREVENTING VALVE FROM FUNCTIONING.

NHTSA ID: 91V013000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 6,680

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE POWER ASSIST WHICHDESCREASES BRAKING ABILITY, AND PRESENTS A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE VACUUM HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 5, 1991

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK

FRONT HEAT SHIELD EXTENSION MAY CONTACT THE UPPER FRONT CORNER OF PLASTIC FUEL TANK DAMAGING OR PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK.

NHTSA ID: 91V020000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 6,424

Consequence Summary:

SUCH FUEL TANK DAMAGE COULD ALLOW VAPOR AND OR FUEL TOESCAPE; THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.

Corrective Action:

RELOCATE HEAT SHIELD; REPLACE FUEL TANK IF DAMAGED OR PUNCTURED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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