Recall 03V053000: 2002–2003 Mazda MPV

Report received

Feb 13, 2003

Manufacturer

Mazda north american operations

Potentially affected

5,400vehicles

Model years

2002–2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain mini vans equipped with front fog lights,the fog light bulb socket may have been installed improperly.

Possible consequence

If the vehicle continues to be used with this condition, the bulb socket and the wiring harness may separate from the fog light housing if exposed to shock and/or vibration and drop inside the bumper. Should this occur, the operation of the fog light may then cause the bumper to burn.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the installation condition of the fog light bulb assembly, and repair it when necessary. Owner notification began march 31, 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Mazda MPV124 complaints
• 2003 Mazda MPV113 complaints