Recall 91V-189: 1991 Mazda Navajo

MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Nov 4, 1991, covering about 33,540 vehicles.

NHTSA number
91V-189
Report date
Nov 4, 1991
Vehicles affected
33,540
Owners notified
Mar 3, 1992

The problem

When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.

The risk

Driver may believe the vehicle is safely engaged in parkwhen the gear is not truly engaged. This can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle is started. All of these conditions canresult in a vehicle accident.

The fix

Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.

Notes

System: transmission.vehicle description: pickup trucks, vans, and multi-purpose vehicles equippedwith a4ld automatic transmissions.

Recall details

ManufacturerMAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
ComponentPower Train › Automatic Transmission
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number91V189001

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mazda Navajo1991All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 91V-189?

When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.

How is recall 91V-189 fixed?

Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.