1998 Mazda 626

1998 Mazda 626 Recalls

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1998 Mazda 626 Recalls

1998 MAZDA 626 Recall ID from NHTSA: 05E065000
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 05, 2005

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 42962
Model Affected
1998 MAZDA 626

1998 Mazda 626 Defect Summary:
CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 90-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F300-S2, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 19983-1994 SUBARU VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE FILTER DUE TO NON-CONFORMING BRAZING WELDS WHERE THE INLET TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER CAN.

Defect Consequence:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.

Remedy:
SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
42962

Notes:
SPX FILTRAN
1998 MAZDA 626 Recall ID from NHTSA: 97V228000
Auto Recall Date:
DEC 17, 1997

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 20000
Model Affected
1998 MAZDA 626

1998 Mazda 626 Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO A PROGRAMMING ERROR, THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) INSTALLED CAN, UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, TRIGGER A SHIFT IN AIR-FUEL RATIO TO AN OVERLEAN CONDITION.

Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE STALL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE PCM WITH THE CORRECT ENGINE CONTROL LOGIC.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
20000

Notes:
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
1998 MAZDA 626 Recall ID from NHTSA: 00V134000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 09, 2000

Vehicle Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 31000
Model Affected
1998 MAZDA 626

1998 Mazda 626 Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COULD BREAK.

Defect Consequence:
THE BROKEN SPRING MAY GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT, RESULTING POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TENSIONER INSTALLED AND REPLACE IT IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE AFFECTED TENSIONER.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
31000

Notes:
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS 92004
1998 MAZDA 626 Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V243000
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 02, 1998

Vehicle Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 73000
Model Affected
1998 MAZDA 626

1998 Mazda 626 Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:
IF THE SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS AT ONE SPECIFIC SET OF TERMINALS, THE SPEAKER CAN OVERHEAT AND IN SOME CASES, CATCH FIRE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL AFFIX ALUMINUM TAPE OVER THE AUDIO UNIT TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
73000

Notes:
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Mazda RECALLS BY MODEL