Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1109210 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | February 13, 2003 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mazda |
| Component | Other (Safety Lighting) |
| Production period | March 18, 2002 — January 21, 2003 |
| Vehicles affected | 25,609 units |
Defect
On vehicles equipped with front fog lamps, the fog lamp bulb socket is improperly assembled. Driving vibration can cause the bulb socket to separate from the fog lamp housing. Heat generated by the bulb may then ignite surrounding plastic components. In the worst case, a vehicle fire may result.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the bulb socket assembly condition. Any improperly assembled socket must be reinstalled correctly.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 3 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| GH-LW3W | ＭＰＶ | LW3W-100031 — LW3W-166852 |
| TA-LW3W | ＭＰＶ | LW3W-100031 — LW3W-166852 |
| TA-LWFW | ＭＰＶ | LWFW-100014 — LWFW-105206 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
フロント・フォグランプ装備車両において、フォグランプ・バルブソケットの組付けが 不適切なものがあり、走行時の振動により当該バルブソケットがフォグランプ・ハウジン グから脱落し、バルブの発熱により周辺の樹脂製部品が発火し、最悪の場合、火災に至る おそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該バルブソケットの組付け状態を点検し、不適切なものは再組付けを行う。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3000556