THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE.
Mazda North American Operations – STRUCTURE:HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER:TRUNK CYLIN
| Report Received Date | 08/28/1995 |
| NHTSA ID | 95V164002 |
| Consequence Summary | WITH A BROKEN BRACKET WELD, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE LIFTGATE BRACKET TO GRADUALLY BEND INWARD ALLOWING THE LIFT CYLINDER BALLSTUD TO DISENGAGE. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 6973 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=95V164002) |
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