NHTSA recall 15V-674 (15V674000)

electrical system recall reported October 19, 2015 - about 1,368,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 15V674000
Also written as: 15V-674
Manufacturer number: 8715J
Reported: October 19, 2015
Vehicles affected: ~1,368,500
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.

Why it is dangerous

If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-674 when calling a dealer.

Affected 7 models

Mazda 323 - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

Mazda 626 - 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Mazda 929 - 1993, 1994

Mazda MPV - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Mazda MX-6 - 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Mazda MX3 - 1992, 1993

Mazda Protege - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.