NHTSA recall 03V206000
Exterior Lighting · Mazda Motor Corp.
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will install a spring to prevent the socket holder from separating from the lamp case. Owner notification began on July 14, 2003.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2003 Mazda Mazda6, 2001 Mazda Miata, 2002 Mazda Miata, 2003 Mazda Miata, 2002 Mazda Mpv, 2003 Mazda Mpv.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V206000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.