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MAZDA MX-3 1992-1994 — recall 1994138

Transport Canada Vehicle Recall Database · Canada · 1994-08-30

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Agency
Transport Canada Vehicle Recall Database
Recall identifier
1994138
Date of alert
1994-08-30
Country / jurisdiction
Canada
Risk type
recall
Brand
MAZDA
Product category
Car
Product type
Vehicle
Reported risk: NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. WATER AND ROAD SALT CAN ENTER THE ALTERNATOR THROUGH A PRODUCTION PIN HOLE IN THE BUS BAR POSSIBLY CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE BUS BAR AND THE ALTERNATOR HEAT SHIELD. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND A MODIFIED HEAT SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED IF THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED IN AREAS OF HIGH ROAD SALT USE.
Primary source: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?la

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