Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
00V301000MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONSfrom 07/23/1998 to 10/31/1998V (Vehicle)2300011/15/2000MFRMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS10/05/200010/19/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a particular factory installed audio unit. if the vehicle is operated at low speed in a hot and humid environment with the window open, air conditioner running, and audio on, condensed water on the a/c duct surface could drop and enter into the audio unit, causing a short circuit.
Consequence SummaryIf the short circuit occurs at one specific set of terminals, the rear right loudspeaker can overheat and, in some cases, catch fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will affix aluminum tape over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.
NotesOwner notification began november 15, 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 contactalso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT
0139811/11/1998602677Removal and installation information on quick release connectors. *yc01/06/1999
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
090260407/01/200410009424Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt09/29/2004
0070007/28/2000614124Cigarette lighter does not work or stay in position. *tt09/28/2000
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
070040208/30/20020700200635773Subject regarding air conditioning musty / mildew odor. *tt10/31/2002