Mazda Recall 8715J: Ignition Switch May Overheat

1994 Mazda Protege

If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Electrical System — Ignition — Switch

Summary
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.
Actions
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.
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Date Announced
OCT 19, 2015
Vehicles Affected
1,368,500
Mazda Recall #
8715J
NHTSA Campaign #
15V674000
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