NHTSA Recall 00V301000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V301000; Date: Oct. 5, 2000
If the short circuit occurs at one specific set of terminals, the rear right loudspeaker can overheat and, in some cases, catch fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Mazda Protege
Component: Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 23,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will affix aluminum tape over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 15, 2000
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