The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlight lead wire running through the turn signal lever can fail at the soldered connection to the headlight switch.
The risk
The failure of the wire connection can cause a loss of headlights without prior warning.
The fix
Dealers will repair the headlight switch.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-118 (00V118000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
| Component | Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch |
| Report date | April 21, 2000 |
| Owners notified | July 21, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 76,000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the lights
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-118 repair free?
Yes. Mazda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will repair the headlight switch.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 76,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.