Recall 98V-243
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recalled the 1998 Mazda 626: Equipment (electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-243
- Reported
- October 2, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 73,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If the short circuit occurs at one specific set of terminals, the speaker can overheat and in some cases, catch fire.
The fix
Dealers will affix aluminum tape over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mazda 626 1998