{"vehicle":{"id":"1998_mazda_626","year":1998,"make":"Mazda","model":"626"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2015489","date":"2015-10-19","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":232227,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["626"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2015489"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"15V674000","date":"2015-10-19","manufacturer":"Mazda North American Operations","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"8715J","units":1368500,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["626"],"built_from":"1992-09-01","built_to":"1997-06-26","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/15V674000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2000176","date":"2000-08-28","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":86835,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance TC","match":"exact","models":["626"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2000176"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2000125","date":"2000-06-14","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"92007","units":1898,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["626"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2000125"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"00V134000","date":"2000-05-09","manufacturer":"MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES.     AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COULD BREAK.","mfr_campaign":"92004","units":31000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["626"],"built_from":"1997-08-22","built_to":"1998-08-28","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/00V134000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1998202","date":"1998-10-21","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"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.\ncorrection: Aluminum tape will be affixed over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.","mfr_campaign":"77810","units":6177,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["626"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1998202"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"98V243000","date":"1998-10-02","manufacturer":"MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC","component":"EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":73000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["626"],"built_from":"1997-08-21","built_to":"1998-08-03","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/98V243000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1997223","date":"1997-12-17","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0 LITRE ENGINE.\nTHE 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.\nCORRECTION: PCM WILL BE REPROGRAMMED WITH THE CORRECT ENGINE CONTROL LOGIC.","mfr_campaign":"73801","units":1830,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["626"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1997223"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"97V228000","date":"1997-12-17","manufacturer":"MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM","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.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":20000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["626"],"built_from":"1997-08-21","built_to":"1997-12-02","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/97V228000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}