5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 2000-05-02
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlight lead wire running through the turn signal lever can fail at the soldered connection to the headlight switch.
Consequence
The failure of the wire connection can cause a loss of headlights without prior warning.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the headlight switch.
Notes
Owner notification began july 21, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 1995-10-04
Description
The tie down hooks can cause undercarriage impacts that can result in unnecessary air bag deployments.
Consequence
Inadvertent air bag deployment can cause injury to the occupants and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove and replace the tie down hooks with modified tie down hooks.
Notes
System: interior; passive restraints; air bag.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 1995-02-27
Description
The wire rod used in the manufacture of the engine valve springs can develop minute cracks causing breakage of the springs.
Consequence
This breakage can cause engine chatter, damage to the engine pistons, and cause the engine to stall increasing the potential for an accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace all sixteen (16) valve springs in the engine of the affected vehicles.
Notes
System: engine; valves.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.5 litre engine.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #4 - 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 #5 - 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.