1999 Mazda Protege recall: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on October 5, 2000. It covers about 23,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 23,000
- reported
- Oct 5, 2000
- owners notified
- Nov 15, 2000
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a particular factory installed audio unit. If the vehicle is operated at low speed in a hot and humid environment with the window open, air conditioner running, and audio on, condensed water on the A/C duct surface could drop and enter into the audio unit, causing a short circuit.
- Risk
- If the short circuit occurs at one specific set of terminals, the rear right loudspeaker can overheat and, in some cases, catch fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will affix aluminum tape over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.
Recall number 00V301000
Affected vehicles
- Mazda Protege 1999 1999
Questions about recall 00V301000
Is there a recall on the 1999 Mazda Protege radio/tape deck/cd etc.?
Yes. Recall 00V301000, reported on October 5, 2000, covers about 23,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V301000?
Dealers will affix aluminum tape over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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