Recall 15V-674: 1990–1995 Mazda 323, 1993–1998 Mazda 626 and 5 more
Mazda North American Operations recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Oct 19, 2015, covering about 1,368,500 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Ignition › Switch |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 15V674000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda 323 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 | All years |
| Mazda 626 | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Mazda 929 | 1993, 1994, 1995 | All years |
| Mazda MPV | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Mazda MX-6 | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Mazda MX3 | 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Mazda Protege | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | 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 15V-674?
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.
How is recall 15V-674 fixed?
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.
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.