Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

05V412000

ManufacturerMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONSReported2005-09-19Affected7,000 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A HEAT BUILDUP IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN OCCUR.

Risk

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

MAZDA INSTRUCTED OWNERS (SEPTEMBER 16, 2005) TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLES AND WILL BE GIVEN A RENTAL OR LOANER VEHICLE AT NO COST WHILE MAZDA REPAIRS THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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