NHTSA Recall 00V118000: Switch (exterior lighting)
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 76,000 vehicles. It affects 1995 Mazda Protege.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V118000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | April 21, 2000 |
| Owner notification | July 21, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlight lead wire running through the turn signal lever can fail at the soldered connection to the headlight switch.
Safety risk
The failure of the wire connection can cause a loss of headlights without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the headlight switch.
Notes
Owner notification began july 21, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V118000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mazda Protege | 1995 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.