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Recall 00V118000: Possible Headlight Switch Problem

The headlight lead wire running through the turn signal lever can fail at the soldered connection to the headlight switch.

The failure of the wire connection can cause a loss of headlights without prior warning.

Dealers will repair the headlight switch.

Owner notification began July 21, 2000. 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. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).