Recalls for PROTEGE MAZDA, MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH, Apr 21, 2000
A recall was issued on Apr 21, 2000 for PROTEGE MAZDA, manufactured by MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS, in response to EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH problems. 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 FAILURE OF THE WIRE CONNECTION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.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).