MAZDA 626 1998: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
| Make : MAZDA | Model : 626 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1997-08-21 - 1998-08-03 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V243000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-12-03 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-10-02 | Date Added to Database: 1998-10-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 73000 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
IF THE SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS AT ONE SPECIFIC SET OF TERMINALS, THE SPEAKER CAN OVERHEAT AND IN SOME CASES, CATCH FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL AFFIX ALUMINUM TAPE OVER THE AUDIO UNIT TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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'. |
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