NHTSA Complaint #10155558 — 2001 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10155558 |
| Vehicle | 2001 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 25,500 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
THE LATCHES THAT HOLD THE CONVERTIBLE TOP LOCKED IN POSITION CAN BE DEFECTIVE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, CAUSING THE LATCH NOT TO LOCK PROPERLY, AND ALLOWING THE TOP TO BECOME UNLATCHED AND FLY UP WHILE DRIVING. THE PART NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WILL ONLY REPLACE IT FREE IF THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *JB
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