Item Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date Announced: 10/19/2015
Description of Recall: 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.
Conequence: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Action Need To Fix It: 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.
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.
Mileage: 200498
Color: Red
Transmission: Manual
Body Style: Sedan
City: EAST TAUNTON, MA
Engine Type: 1.8L I4 FI SOHC 16V F4