Technical Service Bulletin 03-002-16-3179 — 2011 MAZDA MX-5
POWER TRAIN
Bulletin Details
| TSB ID | 03-002-16-3179 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Vehicle | 2011 MAZDA MX-5 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Communication Date |
Bulletin Summary
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING NOISE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WHEN DRIVING.THE CONCERN MAY BE CAUSED BY IMPROPER TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR FROM ABNORMAL WEAR. THIS ABNORMAL WEAR IS CAUSED BY GEAR TOOTH LAPPING COMPOUND (USED DURING THE PRODUCTION) BEING LEFT ON BEYOND THE ALLOWABLE AMOUNT. THE PRODUCTION CONTROL HAS BEEN IMPROVED TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF REMAINING LAPPING COMPOUND.
About Technical Service Bulletins
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.
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