{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"15V674000","date":"2015-10-19","owner_notified":"2015-12-17","manufacturer":"Mazda North American Operations","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH","summary":"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.","consequence":"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 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