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1997 Mazda Protege

1 open recall

Read the first one before you drive it again. The repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recall

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Fire risk Electrical system

If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 1,368,500 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V674000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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