Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E038000ALFAOTTO AUTO ACCESSORIES E (Equipment)72405/10/2006OVSCMAZDA MOTOR CORP05/08/200605/08/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain alfaotto combination headlamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryAlfaotto will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began on may 10, 2006. owners may contact alfaotto at 626-656-2992 or visit their website at www.alfaotto.com.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
09E012000SABERSPORT E (Equipment)1627005/11/2009OVSCMAZDA MOTOR CORP04/07/200904/07/2009571108
Defect SummarySabersport 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 SummaryDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummarySabersport 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.
NotesThis 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 .
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
09E025000DOPE, INC. E (Equipment)4254007/28/2009OVSCMAZDA MOTOR CORP05/11/200905/11/2009571108
Defect SummaryDope, inc. is recalling 42,540 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 SummaryDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
NotesThis 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 dope, inc.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 .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
02/22/201195000
 Mazda headlight harness - the lights are constantly going out (during the past 4 years). i went to replace the bulb years ago and it came back on as i wiggled the harness to pull the bulb out. over 80 times since then i've had to smack the headlight to get it to come back on. this happens predominently when the temperature is below 0 celsius (freezing). this has occurred on my 2001 mazda mpv (which i got rid of this year) and my 2003 mazda protege which i still have. once it happened on my protege i knew it wasnt an mpv situation, it must be a mazda problem and likely relates to the supplier that makes the harness for the headlights. many times my wife and i have been 'flashed' by other drivers for not having lights on.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
12/27/2006106/30/2003
 Tl* - the contact stated that while driving on 12/27/06 at 35 mph, had high beam head lights on ,and he tried to toggle the high beam to low beam and all the lights turned off. the contact stated that he played with the toggle switch and the lights came back on seconds later. the contact took the vehicle to dealership on 12/29/06. the mechanic looked at vehicle, and told the contact they found nothing wrong with the vehicle. the contact hasn't had this problem since, but did find a recall #06e038000.*ak updated 03/07/07. *jb