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July 6, 2017 Service bulletin

On some vehicles, the rear combination lamp lens becomes hazy and looks white when the brake or taillight...

Mazda technical service bulletin MT-013-17 for 2004-2009 Mazda MAZDA3.

Bulletin number
MT-013-17
Component
Exterior lighting
Summary
On some vehicles, the rear combination lamp lens becomes hazy and looks white when the brake or taillight is on. Due to heat accumulated by extended brake light (E) usage, the red inner cap (A) is melted (B) and the inner (C) and/or outer (D) lens becomes hazy.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 51 complaints in the lights category.

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