1998 MAZDA 626 RECALL - #98V243000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : ELECTRICAL : RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A HOT, HUMID ENVIRONMENT WITH THE WINDOW OPEN AND AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR CONDENSATION TO ENTER THE AUDIO UNIT AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 MAZDA 626 |
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| Manufacturer |
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC |
| Manufactured between |
8/21/1997 - 8/3/1998 |
| Recalled on |
10/7/1998 |
| Influenced by |
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC |
| Owners Notified on |
12/3/1998 |
| # Affected |
73,000 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A HOT, HUMID ENVIRONMENT WITH THE WINDOW OPEN AND AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR CONDENSATION TO ENTER THE AUDIO UNIT AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT. |
| Consequences |
IF THE SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS AT ONE SPECIFIC SET OF TERMINALS, THE SPEAKER CAN OVERHEAT AND IN SOME CASES, CATCH FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL AFFIX ALUMINUM TAPE OVER THE AUDIO UNIT TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACTMAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 MAZDA 626 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1998 MAZDA 626 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
1998 MAZDA 626 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
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Comments
11/8/2014 - Kendrell
I have a mazda 626 v6 1988. I being having all kinds of problem with my Madza... But my question is what do you do if your car is being recall?