2003 MAZDA MIATA Recall 53795 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	03V206000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	1103F
Make:	Mazda
Model:	Miata
Year:	2003
Component:	Exterior lighting:fog lights
Manufacturers Involved:	Mazda north american operations
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	07/10/2000
End Date Of Manufacturing:	02/28/2003
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	64000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	07/14/2003
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mazda north american operations
Date Report Received By ODI:	06/05/2003
Date Added To File:	06/06/2003
Defect Summary:	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.
Consequence Summary:	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.
Corrective Action:	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.
Further Notes:	Mazda recall no. 1103f.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2003 Mazda Miata Exterior lighting:fog lights Recall