Recalls for your 1998 Mazda Protege

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2002 Mazda Protege Hatchback, Hooksett, NH

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2002 Mazda Protege Hatchback, Hooksett, NH

VIN: JM1BJ245621621263

DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2009-04-07
Description
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles.  These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps.  The safety recall began on may 11, 2009.  Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.  

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH


Posted on: 2015-10-19
Description
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
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.