Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V078000 Reported March 20, 2002

Mazda/fmvss 120/certification label

Q: What is recall 02V078000?

NHTSA recall 02V078000 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on March 20, 2002. It addresses: Mazda/fmvss 120/certification label. The recall affects approximately 14,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mazda North American Operations · Equipment · 14,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V078000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mazda North American Operations

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

14,000

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 20, 2002

Defect Summary

Certain mini vans fail to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." an incorrect gross axle weight rating (gawr) was indicated on the certification label.

Corrective Action

Owners will be mailed accurate certification labels and inserts for the owner's manual. owner notification began june 12, 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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference recall ID 02V078000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02V078000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V078000?

NHTSA recall 02V078000 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on March 20, 2002. It addresses: Mazda/fmvss 120/certification label. The recall affects approximately 14,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V078000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.