NHTSA Recall 15V674000: Switch (electrical system)
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,368,500 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Mazda 323.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V674000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 8715J |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › SWITCH |
| Report received | October 19, 2015 |
| Owner notification | December 17, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V674000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mazda 323 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Mazda 626 | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 |
| Mazda 929 | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Mazda Mpv | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 |
| Mazda MX-6 | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| Mazda MX3 | 1992, 1993 |
| Mazda Protege | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 |
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.