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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 05E065000 | SPX FILTRAN | E (Equipment) | 42962 | 09/27/2005 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 10/05/2005 | 10/06/2005 | ||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V228000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 08/21/1997 to 12/02/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 20000 | 01/15/1998 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 12/17/1997 | 12/18/1997 | |||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in an engine stall, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reprogram the pcm with the correct engine control logic. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during january 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 contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 0100402 | 02/07/2002 | 634325 | Subject regarding diagnostic information of oxygen sensor, catalyst efficiency and fuel system monitors. *slc | 09/28/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 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. | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 10/01/1998 | ||
| I have had repeated electrical and fuel/transmission related problems with this vehicle. dealership responds with this is normal. other mechanics question frequent visits however agree that the services are needed.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 02/11/1999 | ||
| Check the engine light comes on and goes off repeatedly due to oil spilling into air flow sensor and due to intake manifold gasket leaking. yh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 11/22/2009 | 182035 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mazda 626. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 to 60 mph, the vehicle would vibrate. in addition, when depressing the accelerator pedal, there was a hesitation in the vehicle's response. the contact was concerned that there was a defect in the fuel system and that the amount of fuel flowing to the engine was minimal. the contact also stated that nhtsa campaign id number 97v228000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system) was directly related to the failure. the contact was unable to confirm if his vin was a part of the recall or if the recall repair had been performed by the previous owner. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. the approximate failure mileage was 182,035 and the current mileage was 186,000. | |||
| 09/08/2006 | 90000 | 1 | 06/26/1998 |
| Car had o/d light on when bought it and told it was fine by dealer. eventually the light was off for good. car is currently down shifting for no reason and now the mechanics that i took it to say that it is the transmission and stuck in 3rd gear. *jb | |||