2003 Mazda MAZDA6

2003 Mazda MAZDA6 Recalls

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2003 Mazda MAZDA6 Recalls

2003 MAZDA MAZDA6 Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V207000
Auto Recall Date:
JUN 05, 2003

Vehicle Component: PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 45600
Model Affected
2003 MAZDA MAZDA6

2003 Mazda MAZDA6 Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ¿PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.¿ DURING PRODUCTION, THE FLOAT IN THE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR IN THE BRAKE RESERVOIR CAN BE FORCED OFF OF THE GUIDE RAIL DURING THE FILLING OF THE MASTER CYLINDER.

Defect Consequence:
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FLOAT WILL NOT RETURN TO THE GUIDE RAIL AND THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION.

Remedy:
MAZDA HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
45600

Notes:
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS 1203F
2003 MAZDA MAZDA6 Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V531000
Auto Recall Date:
DEC 16, 2003

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 56700
Model Affected
2003 MAZDA MAZDA6

2003 Mazda MAZDA6 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SENDER UNIT (FSU) MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE FUEL TANK, PRODUCING AN INADEQUATE SEAL, AND FUEL MAY LEAK.

Defect Consequence:
A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK, AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIR OR REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
56700

Notes:
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS 1403L
2003 MAZDA MAZDA6 Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V206000
Auto Recall Date:
JUN 05, 2003

Vehicle Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 64000
Model Affected
2003 MAZDA MAZDA6

2003 Mazda MAZDA6 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SOCKET HOLDER IN THE FOG LIGHTS IS INSTALLED IN THE LAMP CASING USING PRESSURE. DURING OPERATION OF THE FOG LIGHT, THE HEAT FROM THE BULB CAN EXPAND THE SOCKET HOLDER. THE EXPANSION CAN FORCE THE SOCKET HOLDER REARWARD. AFTER REPEATEDLY BEING SUBJECT TO THIS EXPANSION, IF THE FOG LIGHT IS ALSO SUBJECTED TO VIBRATION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE SOCKET HOLDER WITH THE BULB HOLDER AND THE WIRING HARNESS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FOG LIGHT CASING.

Defect Consequence:
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE BULB SOCKET AND THE HARNESS CAN DROP INSIDE THE BUMPER AND POSSIBLY BUT RARELY, THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE BULB CAN CAUSE THE BUMPER TO BURN.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING TO PREVENT THE SOCKET HOLDER FROM SEPARATING FROM THE LAMP CASE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2003. 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
64000

Notes:
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS 1103F
Mazda RECALLS BY MODEL