NHTSA recall 98V243000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 98V243000 |
| Manufacturer | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC |
| Reported | 1998-10-02 |
| Owners notified | 1998-12-03 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| Units potentially affected | 73000 |
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.
What can happen
IF THE SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS AT ONE SPECIFIC SET OF TERMINALS, THE SPEAKER CAN OVERHEAT AND IN SOME CASES, CATCH FIRE.
The remedy
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).
| 1998 MAZDA 626 | Built 1997-08-21 to 1998-08-03. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 0901216 | 2022-06-06. Service bulletin. Paint damage Mazda pocket paint guide |
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| 0900416 | 2022-06-06. Service bulletin. PROPER USAGE OF DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. |
| 0100516 | 2022-06-06. Service bulletin. Battery test procedure requirements using the GR81291 |
| 0100416 | 2022-06-06. Service bulletin. Battery Maintenance |
| 0100316 | 2022-06-06. Service bulletin. SULFUR SMELL FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM. |
| 0000216 | 2022-06-06. Service bulletin. Mazda guidelines for factory scheduled maintenance |
| SA-014-22 | 2022-04-06. Service bulletin. Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories. |
| 01-003/22 | 2022-04-05. Service bulletin. The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code. |
| 09-025-21-3824 | 2021-08-24. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver’s floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage. |
| SA-041-21 | 2021-07-01. Service bulletin. Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories. The links provided below can be used for quick access: For 2016 models and newer: NOTE: Instructions are found under the "Attachments" section once a part is selected. Accessories E-catalog For models prior to 2016: Accessory Parts and Installation Instructions |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.