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2004 Mazda Mazda6

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the right and/or left rear seat belts may not lock properly due to missing retaining pins on the housing.

Corrective Action

the locking mechanism of the seat belt retractor may malfunction, increasing the risk of death or serious injury to the rear seat passengers in the event of a crash. passengers should not sit and child seats should not be used in the right or left rear seats until this defect has been corrected.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the rear seat belts and replace defective seat belt retractors. the recall began on december 27, 2004. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option #4.

2003 Mazda Mazda6

Component

Parking Brake:Indicator Light

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, øpassenger car brake systems.ø during production, the float in the fluid level sensor in the brake reservoir can be forced off of the guide rail during the filling of the master cylinder.

Corrective Action

should this occur, it is possible that the float will not return to the guide rail and the brake fluid level warning indicator may not function.

Recall Notes

mazda has not yet provided a remedy for this campaign. owner notification began 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.

2003 Mazda Mazda6

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel sender unit (fsu) may have been improperly installed in the fuel tank, producing an inadequate seal, and fuel may leak.

Corrective Action

a fire could occur in the presence of an ignition source.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the top of the fuel tank, and if necessary, repair or replace it. owner notification began february 9, 2004. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2003 Mazda Mazda6

Component

Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2002 Mazda Mazda6

Component

Parking Brake:Indicator Light

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, øpassenger car brake systems.ø during production, the float in the fluid level sensor in the brake reservoir can be forced off of the guide rail during the filling of the master cylinder.

Corrective Action

should this occur, it is possible that the float will not return to the guide rail and the brake fluid level warning indicator may not function.

Recall Notes

mazda has not yet provided a remedy for this campaign. owner notification began 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.