NHTSA Recall 00V301000: Radio/tape deck/cd etc. (equipment)
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23,000 vehicles. It affects 1999 Mazda Protege.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V301000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL › RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| Report received | October 5, 2000 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the short circuit occurs at one specific set of terminals, the rear right loudspeaker can overheat and, in some cases, catch fire.
Remedy
Dealers will affix aluminum tape over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.
Notes
Owner notification began november 15, 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 contactalso 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 00V301000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mazda Protege | 1999 |
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.