Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V206000 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | from 11/26/2001 to 02/28/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 64000 | 07/14/2003 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 06/05/2003 | 06/06/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain mini vans and passenger vehicles, the socket holder in the fog lights is installed in the lamp casing using pressure. during operation of the fog light, the heat from the bulb can expand the socket holder. the expansion can force the socket holder rearward. after repeatedly being subject to this expansion, if the fog light is also subjected to vibration during vehicle operation, the socket holder with the bulb holder and the wiring harness may separate from the fog light casing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should this occur, the bulb socket and the harness can drop inside the bumper and possibly but rarely, the heat generated by the bulb can cause the bumper to burn. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a spring to prevent the socket holder from separating from the lamp case. owner notification began on july 14, 2003. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mazda recall no. 1103f.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 03V053000 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | from 11/12/2001 to 01/21/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 5400 | 03/31/2003 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 02/13/2003 | 02/24/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain mini vans equipped with front fog lights,the fog light bulb socket may have been installed improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the vehicle continues to be used with this condition, the bulb socket and the wiring harness may separate from the fog light housing if exposed to shock and/or vibration and drop inside the bumper. should this occur, the operation of the fog light may then cause the bumper to burn. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the installation condition of the fog light bulb assembly, and repair it when necessary. owner notification began march 31, 2003. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 0903304 | 08/26/2004 | 10009928 | Rear combination lamp removal caution. *tt | 11/02/2004 | |