Headlights: switchRecall 99V-358 · Mazda vehicles
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recall 99V-358 covers 40,000 Mazda vehicles for a headlights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V358000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1994 to May 31, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.