Recall 04V282000: Incorrect Tire Label

DEFECT: Certain minivans fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other than Passenger Cars." The tire inflation pressure indicated on the vehicle certification label is not correct. The labels show the maximum tire pressure as 240 KPA/32 psi when it should be shown as 240 KPA/35 psi. As a result of this error, the load ratios for the 205/65R15 94H and the 215/60R16 95H tires exceed the levels permitted by FMVSS No. 120. If the tire is operated in an under-inflated condition, the load carrying capacity of the vehicle may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.


REMEDY: Owners will be provided with a corrected label that they can apply to their vehicle, or they can have a dealer install the label, if desired. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during July 2004. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.