1991 Mazda Navajo Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1991 Mazda Navajo. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 97V235002Feb 25, 199823,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
  Covers: Mazda Navajo 1991–1993

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with factory installed sunroof. The sunroof glass panel assembly can separate while the vehicle is moving due to incorrect hinge engagement. This was caused by improper sunroof installation of the glass panel.

  Possible consequence: Unexpected separation of the sunroof glass panel could possibly distract the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or loss of vehicle control.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with an instruction booklet which thoroughly outlines, with illustrations, the proper procedures for the removal, storage, and reinstallation of the sunroof's glass panel. A warning label for attachment to the sunroof's latch knob will also be provided to the owners.

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• 96V024002Feb 28, 19962,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic
  Covers: Mazda Navajo 1991–1994, B-Series Truck 1994

  Reported issue: The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location.

  Possible consequence: If a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. The master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from fully activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.

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• 91V189001Nov 4, 199133,540 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Mazda Navajo 1991

  Reported issue: When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.

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• 91V028000Feb 13, 199110,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body › Bumpers
  Covers: Mazda Navajo 1991

  Reported issue: Rear bumper may be susceptible to fatigue cracking under extended trailer tow service when using a bumper mounted trailer hitch.

  Possible consequence: Bumper could separate from vehicle when using a bumpermounted trailer hitch ball.

  Remedy: Install two additional brackets, one additional bar and associated fasteners to prevent bumper separation.

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• 91V020000Jan 5, 19916,424 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Mazda Navajo 1991

  Reported issue: Front heat shield extension may contact the upper front corner of plastic fuel tank damaging or puncturing the fuel tank.

  Possible consequence: Such fuel tank damage could allow vapor and or fuel toescape; this could result in a fire if a source of ignition is present.

  Remedy: Relocate heat shield; replace fuel tank if damaged or punctured.

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