2001-2003 Mazda MAZDA6, Mazda Miata and others recall: fog lights
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on June 5, 2003. It covers about 64,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 64,000
- reported
- Jun 5, 2003
- owners notified
- Jul 14, 2003
- related complaints
- 4
Exterior lighting: fog lights
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 1‑800‑222‑5500.
Recall number 03V206000
Affected vehicles
- Mazda MAZDA6 2003 2003
- Mazda Miata 2001-2003 200120022003
- Mazda MPV 2002-2003 20022003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about lights problems.
2003 Mazda MAZDA62001 Mazda Miata2002 Mazda Miata2003 Mazda Miata2002 Mazda MPV2003 Mazda MPV
Questions about recall 03V206000
Is there a recall on the 2001-2003 Mazda MAZDA6, Mazda Miata and others fog lights?
Yes. Recall 03V206000, reported on June 5, 2003, covers about 64,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V206000?
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 1‑800‑222‑5500.
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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