Lighting - Rear Combination Lamp Fogged/Deformed

Bulletin No: 09-023/11
Last Issued: 09/09/2011

Subject:
2007-2009 CX-7 - REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REFLECTOR LENS FOGS / DEFORMS DUE TO HEAT

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2007-2009 CX-7 vehicles with VINS lower than JM3ER******300001 (produced April 6, 2009)

DESCRIPTION





Some vehicles may exhibit a hazy or foggy appearance of the rear combination lights. This concern is most noticeable when the taillights are on or while braking.





This concern may be caused by the heat from the brake light bulb (A). The inner red cap (B) becomes deformed (C) resulting in a hazy or foggy appearance of the inner lens (D) and/or outer lens (E).

The design of the inner cap has been changed to improve the heat radiation performance. Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer concern.

2. Replace the rear combination lights (both sides) according to the online instructions on MS3 or the Work- shop Manual (section 09-18 REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

NOTE:
Be sure to replace both side rear combination lights because the design/appearance is slightly different from the original parts.

3. Verify repair.





PART(S) INFORMATION





WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:

^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.

^ This repair will be covered under Mazda's New Vehicle Limited Warranty term.

^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.





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