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2003 Mazda Miata

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 Miata

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 Miata

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

2001 Mazda Miata

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.

2001 Mazda Miata

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

2000 Mazda Miata

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1999 Mazda Miata

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the non-return valve installed at the lower end of the fuel filler pipe can stick due to insufficient clearance between the valve case and the valve shutter combined with the material properties of the fuel hose between the filler pipe and the fuel tank.

Corrective Action

this can cause a "hard to refuel" condition, and in some instances, a "fuel spit back" during refueling.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the non-return valve with a modified return valve.

1999 Mazda Miata

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.8 liter engines. as a result of the length and routing of the injector harness, it can contact the manifold at the egr pipe. if the harness is damaged, a short circuit can occur, blowing the fuse for the fuel injector.

Corrective Action

this can result in the engine stalling.

Recall Notes

dealers will reroute the injector harness and replace the harness if it has been damaged.

1999 Mazda Miata

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1998 Mazda Miata

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1997 Mazda Miata

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1996 Mazda Miata

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1995 Mazda Miata

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the sas sensor unit. these vehicles can experience air bag deployments in minor undercarriage impacts.

Corrective Action

unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the sas sensor units.

1995 Mazda Miata

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1994 Mazda Miata

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1993 Mazda Miata

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

a hardtop hoist accessory kit was sold to customers who have the miata with a hardtop. the plastic buckles used to adjust strap tension can break after the hardtop has been suspended by the hoist.

Corrective Action

the buckles on the hardtop hoist can break and result inthe hardtop falling from the hoist, causing personal injury to anyone standingbeneath or near the hardtop when it falls.

Recall Notes

mazda will replace all hoists without charge.

1993 Mazda Miata

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1992 Mazda Miata

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

a hardtop hoist accessory kit was sold to customers who have the miata with a hardtop. the plastic buckles used to adjust strap tension can break after the hardtop has been suspended by the hoist.

Corrective Action

the buckles on the hardtop hoist can break and result inthe hardtop falling from the hoist, causing personal injury to anyone standingbeneath or near the hardtop when it falls.

Recall Notes

mazda will replace all hoists without charge.

1992 Mazda Miata

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1991 Mazda Miata

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

a return fluid line of the front brake system is misconnected to a rear brake fluid return. when the abs system comes into use, all the fluid from the front brakes goes to the rear brake system. the fluid returns to the front system when the brake pedal is released.

Corrective Action

total loss of fluid in the front brake system leads toincreased stopping distances, and could result in vehicle collision.

Recall Notes

replace defective abs systems.

1991 Mazda Miata

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

a hardtop hoist accessory kit was sold to customers who have the miata with a hardtop. the plastic buckles used to adjust strap tension can break after the hardtop has been suspended by the hoist.

Corrective Action

the buckles on the hardtop hoist can break and result inthe hardtop falling from the hoist, causing personal injury to anyone standingbeneath or near the hardtop when it falls.

Recall Notes

mazda will replace all hoists without charge.

1991 Mazda Miata

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1990 Mazda Miata

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

a hardtop hoist accessory kit was sold to customers who have the miata with a hardtop. the plastic buckles used to adjust strap tension can break after the hardtop has been suspended by the hoist.

Corrective Action

the buckles on the hardtop hoist can break and result inthe hardtop falling from the hoist, causing personal injury to anyone standingbeneath or near the hardtop when it falls.

Recall Notes

mazda will replace all hoists without charge.

1990 Mazda Miata

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.