1995 MAZDA 323 Recall

Campaign:: 15V674000 on 10/18/2015
Component:: Electrical system:ignition:switch
Manufactured:: 05/29/1989 - 04/20/1995
Affected:: 1,368,500
Defect:: Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 mpv, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 protege, 1992-1993 mx-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 mx-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. in the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
Consequence:: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Correction:: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. the recall began on december 17, 2015. owners may contact mazda customer experience center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. mazda's number for this recall is 8715j.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

1995 MAZDA 323 TSBs (8)