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NHTSA 01V382000 manufacturer campaign # 0520A 12/20/2001 remedy available dx brake lines and valves. As vehicle is in operation front suspension shakes very bad about 35mph to 50mph does not feel safe to drive on hwy.
Mazda MPV spare tire carrier. This device lowers and raises the spare wheel from under the body of the car. The problem is that it is so poorly designed that it breaks after one use. After talking to salvage yards all the parts they have also broke. This has happened in two of my family cars. Also the wire to lower the tire isn't long enough so the tire crashes on persons hand.
The consumer states that the odometer was rolled back on the vehicle to 33,764 miles. Consumer has not contacted the police about this matter. Consumer ran a carfax and found this information about this vehicle. Consumer has not contacted the dealer or the manufacturer.
Leak in 2000 MPV that dealer stated was due to "outside influence" and would not be covered as a manufacturer's defect. Dealer told us that the leak (which ruined our floor boards, rugs and wiring) was due to parking the car outside, which led to dirt and leaves getting into the hood, (or somewhere) clogging the drainage system. We do park the car outside in a clear driveway. (we were not aware that you had to own a garage to own a Mazda). We have never had an accident or made any modifications to the car. It just started to leak uncontrollably. They also refused to fix the spare tire holder(which is under the base of the car) which according to the dealer, broke on the first use.(we simply followed the instructions in the manual when removing the tire from the holder) we can not put the tire back, and were told that it would cost us 480. (at least) to fix it. Our car is 6 months and 5,000 miles out of warranty and will be ruined the next time it rains as water pours into the front of the car into the floorboards, after soaking the wiring. I suppose we will have to move and buy a garage....
- Abington, MA, USA
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The consumer states the tether straps were incorrectly installed at the third seat by the Mazda dealer. The consumer states after going to the manufacturer to confirm the installation was wrong. The consumer went to another Mazda dealer for a second opinion that the tether anchor was incorrected. The consumer also states the child could have been serverly hurt the problem was not detected. Please any additional information.
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- Lincoln, CA, USA