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Attachment I - Overview

Attachment I

2002-2003 MPV
2001-2003 Miata

CONDITION OF CONCERN

On certain 2002-2003 MPV, 2001-2003 Miata, and 2003 Mazda6 vehicles, during fog light operation, heat from the bulb can expand the socket holder. After repeated expansion and vibration during vehicle operation, the socket holder may separate from the fog light case. Should this occur, the bulb socket and the harness can drop inside the bumper, and in the worst case, the heat generated can cause the bumper to burn.





SUBJECT VEHICLES

Please perform a Vehicle Status Inquiry using eMDCS to determine if this vehicle needs the recall performed.





OWNER NOTIFICATION

Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail according to the schedule shown.





PARTS INFORMATION

Order additional springs using the normal parts ordering system.

Campaign labels are supplied at no charge and are available in 8-1/2" X 11" sheets containing 18 labels. Please use MStore to order additional labels.





WARRANTY CLAIM PROCESSING INFORMATION

RENTAL CAR

If the customer was placed in a rental car while the campaign was being completed, add a sublet to the claim using the information below.

Sublet - Rental Car:

Sublet Invoice Number: Number from Rental Invoice or Dealer Purchase Order
Sublet Type Code: Enter "X"
Sublet Amount: Up to $26.00 per day for the number of days customer had rental car

Rental expenses incurred will require DSA or DCSM authorization if the rental exceeds two days, as outlined in the Rental Car Reimbursement Program.

REPAIR PROCEDURES

Please refer to Attachment II.