Recall 03V-206
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS recalled the 2003 Mazda MAZDA6 and 2 other models: Exterior lighting (fog lights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-206
- Reported
- June 5, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 64,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain mini vans and passenger vehicles, the socket holder in the fog lights is installed in the lamp casing using pressure. During operation of the fog light, the heat from the bulb can expand the socket holder. The expansion can force the socket holder rearward. After repeatedly being subject to this expansion, if the fog light is also subjected to vibration during vehicle operation, the socket holder with the bulb holder and the wiring harness may separate from the fog light casing.
The risk
Should this occur, the bulb socket and the harness can drop inside the bumper and possibly but rarely, the heat generated by the bulb can cause the bumper to burn.
The fix
Dealers will install a spring to prevent the socket holder from separating from the lamp case. Owner notification began on july 14, 2003. 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 contact mazda at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Mazda recall no. 1103f.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mazda MAZDA6 2003
- Mazda MPV 2002 to 2003
- Mazda Miata 2001 to 2003