September 22, 2005
Mazda Motor Corp. has halted worldwide production of the 2006 Mazda5 minivan and recalled 2,700 units in North America for exhaust system-related fires.
Mazda's also has ordered North American auto dealers to stop selling the minivan until the cause of the fires is discovered and remedied.
There are reports of three fires due to heat buildup in the exhaust system. Mazda has told customers to return their minivans to the dealer immediately. They will be given replacement transportation at no cost.
Mazda has told customers the company may take as long as 30 days to repair the vehicle.
