Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
05E065000SPX FILTRAN E (Equipment)4296209/27/2005MFRMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS10/05/200510/06/2005
Defect SummaryCertain 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.
Consequence SummaryIn the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.
Corrective SummarySpx 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.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
010040202/07/2002634325Subject regarding diagnostic information of oxygen sensor, catalyst efficiency and fuel system monitors. *slc09/28/2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
002/9703/10/199752460Diagnostic procedure for mass air flow sensor trouble (dtc p0171 / 181). *tw08/14/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
08/01/20032
 1996 mazda 626 78,000 o/d light blink after app 30 minutes of driving car starts to slip. check engene light comes on after app 45 minutes. gas pedal sticks on take off usually lossens up when driving. was told repairs will top 3,000 cant afford!