Make : MAZDA | Model : PROTEGE | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19980723 - 19981031 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V301000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20001115 | Date Received by ODI: 20001005 | Date Added to Database: 20001019 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
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Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 23000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IF THE SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS AT ONE SPECIFIC SET OF TERMINALS, THE REAR RIGHT LOUDSPEAKER CAN OVERHEAT AND, IN SOME CASES, CATCH FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL AFFIX ALUMINUM TAPE OVER THE AUDIO UNIT TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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