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NHTSA recall 92V159000 · announced November 3, 1992 · filed by Mazda (north America),inc · 109,305 units affected

The problem

A HARDTOP HOIST ACCESSORY KIT WAS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THE MIATA WITH A HARDTOP. THE PLASTIC BUCKLES USED TO ADJUST STRAP TENSION CAN BREAK AFTER THE HARDTOP HAS BEEN SUSPENDED BY THE HOIST.

The risk

THE BUCKLES ON THE HARDTOP HOIST CAN BREAK AND RESULT INTHE HARDTOP FALLING FROM THE HOIST, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY TO ANYONE STANDINGBENEATH OR NEAR THE HARDTOP WHEN IT FALLS.

What to do

MAZDA WILL REPLACE ALL HOISTS WITHOUT CHARGE.

Notes

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HARDTOP CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: 3000 HARDTOP HOIST ACCESSORY KITS, BUILT BETWEEN JUNE 1989 ANDJULY 1992, ARE INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN. HOWEVER, IT IS NECESSARY TONOTIFY ALL MIATA OWNERS TO LOCATE THESE DEFECTIVE UNITS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1990 Mazda Miata
• 1991 Mazda Miata
• 1992 Mazda Miata
• 1993 Mazda Miata

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.