Large Recall NHTSA · 92V159000 Reported November 3, 1992

Equipment:other pieces

Q: What is recall 92V159000?

NHTSA recall 92V159000 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on November 3, 1992. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces. The recall affects approximately 109,305 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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 · N/A · 109,305 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

92V159000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mazda North American Operations

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

109,305

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 3, 1992

Defect Summary

A hardtop hoist accessory kit was sold to customers who have the miata with a hardtop. The plastic buckles used to adjust strap tension can break after the hardtop has been suspended by the hoist.

Safety Consequence

The buckles on the hardtop hoist can break and result inthe hardtop falling from the hoist, causing personal injury to anyone standingbeneath or near the hardtop when it falls.

Corrective Action

Mazda will replace all hoists without charge.

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 92V159000 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 92V159000

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

What is recall 92V159000?

NHTSA recall 92V159000 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on November 3, 1992. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces. The recall affects approximately 109,305 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 92V159000 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.