Recall
Mazda Mx-6 — 15V674000
NHTSA ID
15V674000
Make
Mazda
Model
Mx-6
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
2015-10-19
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Units Affected
1,368,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
8715J
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.
Consequence
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.