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1995 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — STEERING:COLUMN

fire2 injured · 1064169 · 2014-05-12

Vehicle

Make
MAZDA
Model
MX-5 MIATA
Year
1995
Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Miles at failure
90,000
Speed
25 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
2
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA MIATA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED 2ND DEGREE BURNS AS A RESULT AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10587846
Machine
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