Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
MIATA
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
03V206000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Start Of Manufacture
20000710
End Of Manufacture
20030228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
64000
Date Owners Notified
20030714
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Date Report Received
20030605
Make Campaign Number
1103F