Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V243000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 08/21/1997 to 08/03/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 73000 | 12/03/1998 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 10/02/1998 | 10/07/1998 | |||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the short circuit occurs at one specific set of terminals, the speaker can overheat and in some cases, catch fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 0902604 | 07/01/2004 | 10009424 | Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 0700402 | 08/30/2002 | 0700200 | 635773 | Subject regarding air conditioning musty / mildew odor. *tt | 10/31/2002 |
| 00300 | 02/07/2000 | 609951 | Subject regarding air conditioner accumulator replacement criteria when repairing the air conditioner system. *tt | 04/11/2000 | |
| 008/97 | 05/19/1997 | 52497 | Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 70600 | ||
| My 1998 mazda 626 4cl 2.0 engine has approx. 71k miles on it. the transmission starting having problems in august 2003, at which point we had the transmission fluid flushed,& the spark plugs changed. the mechanic told us to drive it a little while and let the conditioners take effect, but the car shows no difference in driving. the o/d light flashes now on occasion, and the rpm goes up to 4 or 5 before it shifts to a higher gear. we are not driving it now..its been sitting in our driveway for a week & a half. i called the mazda dealership and before seeing the car they said it needed a new transmission. i have a extended warranty thats good thru 90k, but they may or may not honor it, i can't afford to take the chance if the warranty company dosent reimburse me. this is our only car, and i still have 2 years of payments left. after reading 56 pages of comments on-line with people experiencing the same problem, i have no faith that a new tranny would even solve the problem...it looks as though even with a rebuilt one they go out right after the rebuilt warranty. i have not seen a carfax on my car, but i would not be surprised if this wasn't the first transmission. we can not afford to buy a new car without selling this one, but how can i sell a car that dosen't run, especially when i still owe money on it. | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 103000 | ||
| Since approximately june, 2002, the immobilizer has been turning off the engine immediately after i start the car, even though the alarm is deactivated. i usually have to wait 24 hours or so for the alarm to reset itself. this occurs every 2 months or so, but when it happens, it continues to occur for several days. it has happened even when the car wasn't locked. june, 2002, replaced battery; dec. 2002, installed new fuel pump; jan. 2003, installed fuel pump again; april, 2003, bought new key and clicker; sept. 2003, dealer wants to replace immobilizer @ nearly $800. all of these repairs are at dealer's request, and are interspersed with many tows and alarm resets. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 04/17/2001 | 20000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mazda 626. the contact noticed that her radio was inoperative accompanied by a heating sensation. in addition, the vehicle would fail to start. she called the manufacturer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number 98v243000 (equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.), in which a representative stated that they would not assume any responsibility for the repairs. the contact was referred to a dealer. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 46,000. | |||
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| Recall component (radio- #77810) failure resulting in fire/smoke damage, notice not received until after incident and dealership will not honor recall work. mjs | |||