Recall 99V-358: 1994 Mazda 626, 1994 Mazda MX-6

MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Dec 17, 1999, covering about 40,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-358
Report date
Dec 17, 1999
Vehicles affected
40,000
Owners notified
Apr 7, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlight wire that runs through the turn signal lever can fail at the point where it is soldered to the headlight switch.

The risk

The failure of this wire could cause a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the headlight switch lever.

Notes

Mazda recall no. 87004.owner notification began april 7, 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

ManufacturerMAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
ComponentExterior Lighting › Headlights › Switch
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number99V358000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mazda 6261994All years
Mazda MX-61994All 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 99V-358?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlight wire that runs through the turn signal lever can fail at the point where it is soldered to the headlight switch.

How is recall 99V-358 fixed?

Dealers will replace the headlight switch lever.

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.