1996 MAZDA MX-6 RECALL - #15V674000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION : SWITCH
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 MAZDA MX-6 |
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| Manufacturer |
Mazda North American Operations |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1992 - 5/30/1997 |
| Recalled on |
10/19/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Mazda North American Operations |
| Owners Notified on |
12/17/2015 |
| # Affected |
1,368,500 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
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| Description |
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat. |
| Consequences |
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
1996 MAZDA MX-6 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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