The problem
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The speedometer gear set can fail. Symptoms include an inoperative speedometer, severe lack of power, and/or a transmission which stays in third gear. In some cases, the "od off" light may also flash.
The risk
A driver may not be aware of increased speed due to the speedometer not working correctly.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the speedometer gear set and if necessary, will replace the speedometer gear set at no charge. This extended warranty covers necessary repairs due to failure of the vehicle's speedometer gear set fror 9 years from the original warranty start date with no mileage limitation.
Contacts
Mazda has decided to conduct a special service program for an inoperative speedometer gear set. Owners can contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Mazda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 99I005000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.