Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #15V674000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V674000 by Mazda North American Operations. Affecting model year 1989-1998 mpv, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 protege, 1992-1993 mx-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 mx-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles Includes 1,368,500 affected units, Ignition Switch may Overheat, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 1989-1998 mpv, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 protege, 1992-1993 mx-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 mx-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles

Defect Summary

Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 mpv, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 protege, 1992-1993 mx-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 mx-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. in the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.

Corrective Action

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. the recall began on december 17, 2015. owners may contact mazda customer experience center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. mazda's number for this recall is 8715j.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V674000
Report Received Date: 2015-10-19T00:00:00
Subject: Ignition switch may overheat
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,368,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 8715J
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 mpv, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 protege, 1992-1993 mx-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 mx-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. in the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
Consequence Summary: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. the recall began on december 17, 2015. owners may contact mazda customer experience center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. mazda's number for this recall is 8715j.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 0.62

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NHTSA ID: 15V674000
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