Case Number:
RJ-0691-0
Period:
1991-10-19 - 2000-08-25
Issued:
Tue, 2000-11-21
Affected:
269
Component:
body
For the resin-made bonnet (MAZDA speed aero bonnet) sold as an aftermarket supply, the structure of the lock striker is improper, and therefore, the welded part of the striker can be damaged, and in the worst case, the bonnet could open while the vehicle is in motion and break the front glass.
Correction:
The bonnet lock striker should be replaced with the factory approved replacement unit.
Identification:
yellow paint on the striker mount
Affected Vehicle(s)
Vehicle: Mazda
Efini Rx-7
type
E-FD3S
Manufactured: N/A
Affected: N/A
VIN/Eng #: FD3S-100028..FD3S-505953
Vehicle: Mazda
Rx-7
type
GF-FD3S
Manufactured: N/A
Affected: N/A
VIN/Eng #: FD3S-100028..FD3S-505953