NHTSA Campaign 03V053000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
Issued by MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS · Reported Feb 13, 2003 · 5,400 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT FOG LIGHTS,THE FOG LIGHT BULB SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
IF THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE USED WITH THIS CONDITION, THE BULB SOCKET AND THE WIRING HARNESS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FOG LIGHT HOUSING IF EXPOSED TO SHOCK AND/OR VIBRATION AND DROP INSIDE THE BUMPER. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE OPERATION OF THE FOG LIGHT MAY THEN CAUSE THE BUMPER TO BURN.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INSTALLATION CONDITION OF THE FOG LIGHT BULB ASSEMBLY, AND REPAIR IT WHEN NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 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 1-800-222-5500.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | MPV | 2002 | 5,400 |
| MAZDA | MPV | 2003 | 5,400 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V053000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.