Recall 00V-118: 1995 Mazda Protege
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Apr 21, 2000, covering about 76,000 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlight lead wire running through the turn signal lever can fail at the soldered connection to the headlight switch.
The risk
The failure of the wire connection can cause a loss of headlights without prior warning.
The fix
Dealers will repair the headlight switch.
Notes
Owner notification began july 21, 2000.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting › Headlights › Switch |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V118000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda Protege | 1995 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-118?
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlight lead wire running through the turn signal lever can fail at the soldered connection to the headlight switch.
How is recall 00V-118 fixed?
Dealers will repair the headlight switch.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.