NHTSA Recall # | 110638 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V674000 |
MFG Compaign # | 8715J |
Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
Supplier | MAZDA |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MPV |
Model Year | 1996 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
Date of notification | 17/12/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 30/06/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 19/10/15 |
Report created | 19/10/15 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1368500 |
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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |