Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #00V301000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V301000 by Mazda North American Operations. Includes 23,000 affected units, MAZDA/AUDIO UNIT, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a particular factory installed audio unit. if the vehicle is operated at low speed in a hot and humid environment with the window open, air conditioner running, and audio on, condensed water on the a/c duct surface could drop and enter into the audio unit, causing a short circuit.

Corrective Action

Dealers will affix aluminum tape over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V301000

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Report Received Date: 2000-10-05T00:00:00

Subject: Mazda/audio unit

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 23,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a particular factory installed audio unit. if the vehicle is operated at low speed in a hot and humid environment with the window open, air conditioner running, and audio on, condensed water on the a/c duct surface could drop and enter into the audio unit, causing a short circuit.

Consequence Summary: If the short circuit occurs at one specific set of terminals, the rear right loudspeaker can overheat and, in some cases, catch fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will affix aluminum tape over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5wh9-iazp-c524

NHTSA ID: 00V301000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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