Mazda Demio: Fire May Occur
Recall Summary Mazda is recalling 588,434 vehicles including the Demio, B Series, 121, MX3, MX6, MPV, and 626 models sold in the United Kingdom. Carbonized grease can build up inside the ignition switch, which may cause the switch to generate heat and potentially lead to smoke or fire. The fix involves replacing the ignition switch.
- Recalling firm
- MAZDA
- Product
- Vehicles: MAZDA DEMIO, MAZDA B SERIES, MAZDA 121, MAZDA MX3, MAZDA MX6, MAZDA MPV, MAZDA 626. Units affected: 588,434
- Reason
- Carbonised grease may accumulate between the contact points in the ignition switch reducing the insulation performance inside the switch. In this condition the switch may generate heat resulting in smoke and in the worst case a fire. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the ignition switch.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-09-30
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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