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2001 Mazda MPV recalls
NHTSA has 3 safety recall campaigns on record for the 2001 Mazda MPV. Decode your VIN to confirm the exact vehicle.
Recall list
Vehicle speed control:cables
NHTSA 04V234000May 19, 200410,200 units
Problem: On certain minivans equipped with cruise control, the cruise control actuator cable may be broken due to insufficient strength (group 1). Also included are certain 2000-2001 minivans equipped with cruise control built between march 31, 1999 and march 31, 2001, that have had the cruise control repaired and possibly had a defective cable installed during that repair (group 2).
Risk: It is possible that the broken actuator cable may be out of position and could interfere with the operation of the accelerator cable, preventing a decrease in engine speed while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the actuator cable. Owner notification for vehicles involved in group 1 began on july 7, 2004. Owner notification for vehicles involved in group 2 began on september 10, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Air bags:frontal
NHTSA 02V196001August 5, 200225 units
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.
Risk: The seat occupant may not be properly protected in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Owner notification began october 4, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NHTSA 01V382000December 17, 200119,000 units
Problem: Vehicle description: certain mini vans without anti-lock braking systems (abs) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." due to inappropriate brake pipe layout, these vehicles do not meet the brake stopping distance with partial failure requirements of the standard.
Risk: If partial failure occurred in the braking system, the stopping distance of the vehicle could increase, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the brake system. Owner notification began january 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option #4.
Source: NHTSA recall database. A recall applies to vehicles built in a specific date range; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Mazda MPV have?
NHTSA records list 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Mazda MPV.
How do I know if my 2001 Mazda MPV has an open recall?
Enter your VIN on NHTSA.gov's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls). It shows unrepaired recalls for your exact vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.