- The problem
- On certain mini vans and passenger vehicles, the socket holder in the fog lights is installed in the lamp casing using pressure. During operation of the fog light, the heat from the bulb can expand the socket holder. The expansion can force the socket holder rearward. After repeatedly being subject to this expansion, if the fog light is also subjected to vibration during vehicle operation, the socket holder with the bulb holder and the wiring harness may separate from the fog light casing.
- The risk
- Should this occur, the bulb socket and the harness can drop inside the bumper and possibly but rarely, the heat generated by the bulb can cause the bumper to burn.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a spring to prevent the socket holder from separating from the lamp case. Owner notification began on july 14, 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.
Lights
2002 Mazda MPV Lighting problems
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2002 Mazda MPV's lights with NHTSA - 2% of all its complaints, most recently on February 16, 2011. They describe 0 crashes, 3 fires and 0 injuries. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Lighting recalls for the 2002 Mazda MPV
- The problem
- On certain mini vans equipped with front fog lights,the fog light bulb socket may have been installed improperly.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Lighting complaints
I am the owner of a 2002 mazda mpv with approximately 36,000 miles . On the evening of february 16, 2011 while driving home with my daughter in the car the right fog light started a fire in the bumper. There was a recall issued for this many years ago for this exact problem. At the time of the recall, I did bring my car in and supposedly the problem was corrected. However, given what has occurred last night I strongly believe that the problem was not corrected, despite what the records with mazda say. I feel...
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there was significant negligence in the attempt to repair this under the recall as the exact problem the recall was said to fix has actually occurred. I have contacted frank at mazda 800-222-5500 extension 1154 and he is refusing to help me with this matter. I have also contacted a local dealership, and they also refuse to help me with this matter. This is a huge safety issue that was not corrected properly and has caused damage to my car and there is still potential for additional harm as the other fog light may still be at risk. I am reaching out to you for help in correcting this matter by having mazda take full responsibility. I have done research on line and found another such occurrence that happened to driver on 9/16/2010. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda mpv. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph a pedestrian advised the contact that the left front bumper was on fire. The contact pulled over and called the fire department. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and then to the insurance company. The dealer was informed about the failure and stated that they would not address the problem. The dealer also stated that they already performed the following recall on the vehicle ; nhtsa campaign id number: 03v206000...
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component: exterior lighting:fog lights . The insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. The failure and the current mileages were 110000. Updated 12/29/10 *bf updated 01/03/11
2002 Mazda mpv lx caught on fire due to the driver's side fog light on 8/26/03. We had responded to a recall put out by mazda and took our van to first team mazda in chesapeake, va this past june 2003. We had the recall work done and actually had a problem with the passenger side fog light being dislodged whenever we took it in . As far as we knew, the problems were corrected. At any rate, we are now concerned with the safety issue of these fog lights. When we contacted mazda customer service, we were told that...
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they had not heard of any mpv actually catching on fire and have proceeded to "create a file" on our issue. Would really like some feedback on why we were the ones who happened to experience a fire. We have the old parts and have a claim going with usaa. At this point, we are rather leary about driving a van that may catch on fire again. Please help us get the word out on this hazard. *Nlm
Mazda MPV lighting complaints by year
MPV lighting problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data