Mazda Mx3: Fracture Of Front Suspension Coil Spring

Recall Summary Mazda is recalling 17,050 MX3 and XEDOS vehicles because the front suspension coil spring may fracture. If this happens, the broken spring could puncture the tire. The remedy involves installing a protector to prevent a broken spring from damaging the tire.

Recalling firm
MAZDA
Product
Vehicles: MAZDA MX3, MAZDA XEDOS. Units affected: 17,050
Reason
There is a possibility that the front suspension coil spring could break. Should this occur the unseated section of the spring could puncture the tyre. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of a protector which would prevent a broken coil spring from penetrating the tyre.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
1997-10-22
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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