Recalls that may apply to the 1998 Mazda 626
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
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| 15V674000 | 2015-10-19. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat. Built 1992-09-01 to 1997-06-26. |
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| 00V134000 | 2000-05-09. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COULD BREAK. Built 1997-08-22 to 1998-08-28. |
| 98V243000 | 1998-10-02. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. 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. Built 1997-08-21 to 1998-08-03. |
| 97V228000 | 1997-12-17. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. 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. Built 1997-08-21 to 1997-12-02. |
| 2015489 | 2015-10-19. Electrical. On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could cause an electrical short to develop over time. This could result in smoke and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch. |
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| 2000176 | 2000-08-28. Other. Certain vehicles do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. Vehicles have an incorrect National Safety Mark (NSM). Correction: Since this non-compliance does not present a risk to vehicle safety, no further action will be taken. |
| 2000125 | 2000-06-14. Engine. On certain vehicles, an external spring in the timing belt auto tensioner may break. The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting in possible engine stalling. Correction: Dealers will inspect the tensioner on affected vehicles and replace if necessary. |
| 1998202 | 1998-10-21. Electrical. On certain vehicles 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. If the short circuit occurs at a specific set of terminals, the speaker can overheat and possibly catch on fire. correction: Aluminum tape will be affixed over the audio unit to prevent water from entering. |
| 1997223 | 1997-12-17. Engine. NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0 LITRE ENGINE. THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MAY TRIGGER A SHIFT IN AIR-FUEL RATIO TO AN OVER-LEAN CONDITION RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: PCM WILL BE REPROGRAMMED WITH THE CORRECT ENGINE CONTROL LOGIC. |
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