Mazda Mpv 1996

• Recall 110658 [USA]: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
  Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 mpv, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 protege, 1992-1993 mx-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 mx-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
  mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on december 17, 2015. Owners may contact mazda customer experience center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715j.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall R/2016/210 [UK]: Fire may occur
  Carbonised grease may accumulate between the contact points in the ignition switch reducing the insulation performance inside the switch. In this condition the switch may generate heat resulting in smoke and in the worst case a fire.
  on affected vehicles replace the ignition switch.

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• Recall 2015489 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could cause an electrical short to develop over time. This could result in smoke and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the ignition switch.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Owner of 1996 mazda mpv, while traveling to ammusement park requiring long lines for parking vehicle got hot. When motor was turned off radiator pressure increased, this pressure while being released safely to the overflow bottle through the connecting hose the overflow bottle was unable to release an equal amount of pressure. This resulted in the overflow bottle top exploding and spraying scalding fluid in the face of a 13 year old boy who was standing next to the open hooded compartment. He suffered 1st & 2nd degree burns to on more than 50% of his face and some on his torso. This is the orginal factory overflow bottle, by closer inspection it appears that the input tube and output vent are different in size, the output port is smaller. This provides for the pressure in the overflow bottle to increase and exceed the snap-on-cap's holding strength. Has this been a problem in the past?*ak

While traveling 40mph in 4 wheel drive unit locked up. Dirver and 5 passengers were present. Vehicle started to skid and came to a stop. Driver attempted several times to unlock unit, and succeeded in putting vehicle back into 2 wheel drive. No accident or injuries occurred. *ak

Incident occurred on the evening of sat. October 14th, 2000 wherein my girlfriend (who is 9 months pregnant) and myself were traveling northbound on i-93 in boston, ma. I heard a loud crash-type sound and my vehicle began to swerve uncontrollably to the right. My vehicle then produced a loud thud and the right front passenger side of the vehicle dropped dramatically. I proceeded to the nearest safe location which was just off the highway at the south bay shopping plaza (in front of the kmart store). In the parking lot i noticed that my rim was completely damaged and my tire was not on the vehicle. I changed my tire with a spare and proceeded to drive when i noticed that my axle and alignment was also severely damaged. I returned to the highway and located my blown out tired and saw that the tire was shredded severely too (the location on the highway was clean and paved). On tuesday morning i then proceeded to the firestone dealership in boston where i was refused service by the manager...Stating that the tire was not on their recall list. I then contacted consumer affairs of firestone and was given the run-a-round for approximately 3 1/2 hours. As of today tuesday, october 17th, 2000, i am still without a vehicle which is a priority as my girlfriend is ready to deliver our child any day now. I am also in risk of my family's and my life and livilhood by not having a safe vehicle to drive. I would appreciate immediate attendance to my vehicle as soon as possible.*ak (dot number: hym3 tiresize: p215/70r15)

Rust caused complete replacement of exhaust sytem after 22,400 miles (3 years). Both dealership where purchased and cole muffler (specialist) state that muffler and exhaust pipes should not rust or deteriorate in this time frame. After muffler separated from exhaust pipe, it remained attached to undercarriage of mpv minivan, and created a hazard by contacting the tire and brakle cables while the car was being operated.

No deployment of neither passenger nor driver's airbag resulted in ijury when vehicle collided with another. Nlm

At low speeds drivetrain binds up. Makes popping noises. Vibrations occurs in accelerator. Dealer found no problem with drive train.*ak

When brakes are applied on wet pavements the vehicle skids to the left. The dealer has been notified. *ak

Owner was driving down the highway at 65mph and the tire burst. Owner also said that the tire size in the manual doesn't match tire co. Size. *ak

Rough idle.