2002-2003 Mazda MPV recall: fog lights
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on February 13, 2003. It covers about 5,400 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,400
- reported
- Feb 13, 2003
- owners notified
- Mar 31, 2003
- related complaints
- 3
Exterior lighting: fog lights
- What is wrong
- On certain mini vans equipped with front fog lights,the fog light bulb socket may have been installed improperly.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 03V053000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 03V053000
Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 Mazda MPV fog lights?
Yes. Recall 03V053000, reported on February 13, 2003, covers about 5,400 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V053000?
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.
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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