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NHTSARecalled Oct 19, 2015 · #15V674000

Ignition Switch may Overheat

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Ignition Switch may Overheat
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Model numbers
1998 MPV, 1998 Protege, 1993 MX, 1997 MX
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice