http://finance.yahoo.com/news/mazda-recalling-1-2m-vehicles-us-fix-ignition-134301641--finance.html
I decided to put this up here because I like older cars and have kinda kept an eye open for some cars of these years.
I've looked at 929s, MX-6s, MPVs (AWD) and MX-3s (1.8 V6)
I decided to put this up here because I like older cars and have kinda kept an eye open for some cars of these years.
I've looked at 929s, MX-6s, MPVs (AWD) and MX-3s (1.8 V6)
DETROIT (AP) — Mazda says it is
recalling 4.9 million older vehicles worldwide, including 1.36 million
in the U.S., because ignition switches could overheat and catch fire.
The
U.S. recall covers the 1990-1996 323 and Protégé, the 1993-1998 626,
the 1993-1995 929, the 1993-1997 MX-6, the 1989 to 1998 MPV and the
1992-1993 MX-3.
Mazda says it
put too much grease on electrical contact points in the switches when
the cars were manufactured. The grease can carbonize and reduce
electrical insulation. The company says continuous use can cause
electricity to flow between the points and make the switches overheat.
That can cause smoke and possible fire.
Mazda
says the problem doesn't affect the cars' operation or safety devices.
It says there haven't been any fires, crashes or injuries in the U.S.,
and the problem doesn't happen when the car is turned off. Globally
there have been 13 fires in the Mazdas, but no injuries.
Dealers will replace the ignition switches starting in December (2015).
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