Vehicle recall 03V053000 · February 13, 2003
2002-2003 Mazda MPV
On certain mini vans equipped with front fog lights,the fog light bulb socket may have been installed improperly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain mini vans equipped with front fog lights,the fog light bulb socket may have been installed improperly.
- Consequence
- If the vehicle continues to be used with this condition, the bulb socket and the wiring harness may separate from the fog light housing if exposed to shock and/or vibration and drop inside the bumper. Should this occur, the operation of the fog light may then cause the bumper to burn.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the installation condition of the fog light bulb assembly, and repair it when necessary. Owner notification began March 31, 2003. 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 contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V053000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 13, 2003
- Filed by
- MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0903C
- Owner notification
- March 31, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,400
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Fog lights
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