Mazda recall covering some old vehicles

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RECALL Subject : Ignition Switch may Overheat


Report Receipt Date: OCT 19, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V674000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,368,500

All Products Associated with this Recall
Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)
MAZDA 323 1990-1995
MAZDA 626 1993-1998
MAZDA 929 1993-1995
MAZDA MPV 1989-1998
MAZDA MX-6 1993-1997
MAZDA MX3 1992-1993
MAZDA PROTEGE 1990-1998

Details

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

SUMMARY:
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.

REMEDY:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 15, 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.
 
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