Recall 15V-674
Mazda North American Operations recalled the 1990 to 1995 Mazda 323 and 6 other models: Electrical system (ignition, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-674
- Reported
- October 19, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 1,368,500 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
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-[removed], option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mazda 323 1990 to 1995
- Mazda 626 1993 to 1998
- Mazda 929 1993 to 1995
- Mazda MPV 1990 to 1998
- Mazda MX-6 1993 to 1997
- Mazda MX3 1992 to 1993
- Mazda Protege 1990 to 1998