Technical Service Bulletin 03-002-16-3179 — 2011 MAZDA MX-5

POWER TRAIN

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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.

Other TSBs for the 2011 MAZDA MX-5

07-002-19-3616a EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
02-004-14-2976 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
01-006-14-2906 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
04-001-13-2757 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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