Mazda 121, 626, B Series And 3 More Recall R/2016/210: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Sep 2016
- Launched
- 84,062
- vehicles in the UK
- AF050A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled 121, 626, B Series and 3 more vehicles built between 1 January 1989 and 31 December 2002. Carbonised grease may accumulate between the contact points in the ignition switch reducing the insulation performance inside the switch. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the ignition switch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Carbonised grease may accumulate between the contact points in the ignition switch reducing the insulation performance inside the switch. In this condition the switch may generate heat resulting in smoke and in the worst case a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: Carbonised grease may accumulate between the contact points in the ignition switch reducing the insulation performance inside the switch. In this condition the switch may generate heat resulting in smoke and in the worst case a fire. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the ignition switch.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in smoke and in the worst case a fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the ignition switch.
Are You Affected?
121, 626, B Series and 3 more built between 1 January 1989 and 31 December 2002 may be included. Mazda estimates 84,062 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the campaign code AF050A or the DVSA reference R/2016/210. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Series, XedosMoisture could enter the airbag inflator causing the propellnt to degrade | Urgent | R/2020/057 | |
| B SeriesFront steering knuckle may have cracked | Urgent | R/2003/058 | |
| 626Timing belt breakage | Low | R/2001/028 | |
| 626Engine may stall whilst driving | Urgent | R/1998/073 | |
| MX3, XedosFracture of front suspension coil spring | Book soon | R/1997/054 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2017/054 on 31 Aug 2016, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2017/048 on 22 Feb 2017, for airbag may malfunction. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/210, launched 30 September 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.