Vehicles Affected: Approximately 1.2 million Mazda cars and minivans, including model-year 1990-96 323 hatchbacks and Protege sedans; model-year 1989-98 MPV minivans; 1993-98 626 sedans; 1993-95 929 sedans; and 1992-93 MX-3 hatchbacks
The Problem: Due to an excessive amount of grease at the contact points inside the ignition switch during production, as a result of time and use the grease may carbonize and accumulate between the contact points, reducing the electrical insulation performance inside the switch. As a result, continuous use may lead to contact points of the thermal base of the switch to become conductive, which may overheat the switch; if this occurs, the switch may smoke and possibly cause a fire. Mazda noted that once the vehicle is running, the problem does not directly affect drivability, operation or safety features, and that no related accidents or injuries have been reported.
The Fix: Dealers will make the necessary repairs for free.
What Owners Should Do: Mazda will begin notifying owns in December. Owners can call the automaker at 800-222-5500 for more info.
Need to Find a Dealer for Service? Go to Cars.com Service & Repair to find your local dealer.
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