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

Electrical System — Ignition — Switch

Date Announced

OCT 19, 2015

Vehicles Affected

1,368,500

Mazda Recall #

8715J

NHTSA Campaign #

15V674000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (17)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Reimbursement Plan
• Defect Notice 573 Report Amendment 1
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - October 19, 2015 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall 8715J – Electrical Thermal Base Failure of Ignition Switch
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Safety Recall 8715J – Electrical Terminal Base of Ignition Switch Can Overheat Frequently Asked Questions Updated October 26, 2015
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-2
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - DECEMBER 2015
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-4