MAZDA 1993 MAZDA MX3 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
1993 MAZDA MX3
Brand
MAZDA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 1993
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 1993 MAZDA MX3 vehicles due to electrical system:ignition:switch issues. If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026