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certain alfaotto combination headlamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. 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

alfaotto will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began on may 10, 2006. owners may contact alfaotto at 626-656-2992 or visit their website at www.alfaotto.com.

2002 Mazda Protege

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

alfaotto will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began on may 10, 2006. owners may contact alfaotto at 626-656-2992 or visit their website at www.alfaotto.com.

2001 Mazda Protege

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some left side rear brake hoses were damaged during assembly. brake fluid leakage could occur.

Corrective Action

brake performance would be degraded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the brake hose and, if necessary, replace the hose. owner notification began february 20, 2001. 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 Protege

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

alfaotto will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began on may 10, 2006. owners may contact alfaotto at 626-656-2992 or visit their website at www.alfaotto.com.

2000 Mazda Protege

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some left side rear brake hoses were damaged during assembly. brake fluid leakage could occur.

Corrective Action

brake performance would be degraded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

2000 Mazda Protege

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 Protege

Component

Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a particular factory installed audio unit. if the vehicle is operated at low speed in a hot and humid environment with the window open, air conditioner running, and audio on, condensed water on the a/c duct surface could drop and enter into the audio unit, causing a short circuit.

Corrective Action

if the short circuit occurs at one specific set of terminals, the rear right loudspeaker can overheat and, in some cases, catch fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will affix aluminum tape over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.

1999 Mazda Protege

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

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 Protege

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

the wire rod used in the manufacture of the engine valve springs can develop minute cracks causing breakage of the springs.

Corrective Action

this breakage can cause engine chatter, damage to the engine pistons, and cause the engine to stall increasing the potential for an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace all sixteen (16) valve springs in the engine of the affected vehicles.

1995 Mazda Protege

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the headlight lead wire running through the turn signal lever can fail at the soldered connection to the headlight switch.

Corrective Action

the failure of the wire connection can cause a loss of headlights without prior warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair the headlight switch.

1995 Mazda Protege

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

the tie down hooks can cause undercarriage impacts that can result in unnecessary air bag deployments.

Corrective Action

inadvertent air bag deployment can cause injury to the occupants and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove and replace the tie down hooks with modified tie down hooks.