NHTSA Campaign #93V174000 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

OCTOBER 29
1993

244,000 vehicles recalled

1990 MAZDA 626 -- Resin molded front handles fail at the door latch actuating rod attachment, freeing the rod to fall inside the door frame. Subsequent lowering of the associated window may force the actuating rod downward and release the door latch.

Inadvertent actuation of the door latch causes the doorto open unexpectedly which could result in an occupant falling out of thevehicle.

Dealers will replace the door handle/latch assembly. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #93V174000 »

NHTSA Campaign #93E035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM

OCTOBER 13
1993

300 vehicles recalled

1990 MAZDA 626 -- The groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined.

If the retaining ring does not sit correctly in thegroove, the axle lug nuts will break, causing the brake drum, wheel, and tireassembly to separate from the vehicle.

Midas shops will replace the brake drums with other brake drums from another supplier. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #93E035000 »