NHTSA recall 00V-301 (00V301000)

equipment recall reported October 5, 2000 - about 23,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V301000
Also written as: 00V-301
Reported: October 5, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~23,000
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PARTICULAR FACTORY INSTALLED AUDIO UNIT. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED AT LOW SPEED IN A HOT AND HUMID ENVIRONMENT WITH THE WINDOW OPEN, AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING, AND AUDIO ON, CONDENSED WATER ON THE A/C DUCT SURFACE COULD DROP AND ENTER INTO THE AUDIO UNIT, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS AT ONE SPECIFIC SET OF TERMINALS, THE REAR RIGHT LOUDSPEAKER CAN OVERHEAT AND, IN SOME CASES, CATCH FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL AFFIX ALUMINUM TAPE OVER THE AUDIO UNIT TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-301 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda Protege - 1999

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