Recall 98V-066
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recalled the 1999 Mazda Miata: Electrical system (wiring, front underhood).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-066
- Reported
- March 25, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 8,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.8 liter engines. As a result of the length and routing of the injector harness, it can contact the manifold at the egr pipe. If the harness is damaged, a short circuit can occur, blowing the fuse for the fuel injector.
The risk
This can result in the engine stalling.
The fix
Dealers will reroute the injector harness and replace the harness if it has been damaged.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began april15, 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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mazda Miata 1999