Safety Recall NHTSA · 99I005000 Reported August 16, 1999

Mazda/speedometer failure

Mazda North American Operations · Power Train · 47,651 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99I005000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
47,651
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 16, 1999

Defect Summary

This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the speedometer gear set can fail. symptoms include an inoperative speedometer, severe lack of power, and/or a transmission which stays in third gear. in some cases, the "od off" light may also flash.

Safety Consequence

A driver may not be aware of increased speed due to the speedometer not working correctly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the speedometer gear set and if necessary, will replace the speedometer gear set at no charge. this extended warranty covers necessary repairs due to failure of the vehicle's speedometer gear set fror 9 years from the original warranty start date with no mileage limitation.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference recall ID 99I005000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99I005000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 99I005000?

NHTSA recall 99I005000 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on August 16, 1999. It addresses: Mazda/speedometer failure. The recall affects approximately 47,651 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99I005000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.