NHTSA Complaint #10368551 — 2002 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10368551 |
| Vehicle | 2002 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 10,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TN |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA MIATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONVERTIBLE TOP LATCH DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY AND CAUSED THE CONVERTIBLE TOP TO DETACH WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE CONVERTIBLE TOP LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WAS A DESIGN DEFECT THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF AND THAT WARRANTS A RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WAS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 01/11/2011*LJ
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