1988 Mazda 626 Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1988 Mazda 626. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 93V174000Oct 29, 1993244,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body › Door
  Covers: Mazda 626 1988–1991, 929 1988–1989

  Reported issue: Resin molded front handles fail at the door latch actuating rod attachment, freeing the rod to fall inside the door frame. Subsequent lowering of the associated window may force the actuating rod downward and release the door latch.

  Possible consequence: Inadvertent actuation of the door latch causes the doorto open unexpectedly which could result in an occupant falling out of thevehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the door handle/latch assembly.

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• 88V063000Apr 14, 198842,810 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts
  Covers: Mazda 626 1988

  Reported issue: The drive spring that drives the automatic belt may break.

  Possible consequence: This would prevent full forward movement of the seat beltanchorage from the lock position when the door is opened.

  Remedy: Replace automatic shoulder belt.

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• 88V022000Feb 22, 198872,883 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
  Covers: Mazda 626 1988, MX-6 1988

  Reported issue: At ambient temperatures below 0 degree f, frost may accumulate within the throttle body under extended constant speed operation.

  Possible consequence: Frost accumulation on the throttle valve may prevent thevalve from returning smoothly.

  Remedy: Install a new type thermostat designed to raise the coolant temperature and warm the throttle body to a level above freezing.

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• 87V196000Dec 29, 198714,807 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/linings
  Covers: Mazda 626 1988, MX-6 1988

  Reported issue: Vehicles equipped with rear brake drums transported by train may experience separation of the brake shoe from the wheel brake cylinder piston.

  Possible consequence: Should separation occur, repeated brake operation maydamage the wheel brake cylinder dust boot, allowing water or dust intrusion andsubsequent piston contamination.

  Remedy: All vehicles will be inspected and if no separation is found grease will be applied to the component interface to lower friction and avoid subsequent relative motion. If separation is found the wheel brake cylinder dust boot will be replaced.

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• 87V186000Dec 7, 198733,868 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Mazda 626 1988, MX-6 1988

  Reported issue: Fuel tank fixing band retention is not sufficient, allowing the band to rub against the fuel tank by vehicle vibrations.

  Possible consequence: This could wear a hole in the fuel tank which couldresult in fuel leakage.

  Remedy: Repair fuel fixing band by installing a rubber sheet.

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• 87V149000Sep 17, 1987400 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Linkages
  Covers: Mazda 626 1988, MX-6 1988

  Reported issue: Floor mat could interfere with release of accelerator pedal due to improper shape of mat.

  Possible consequence: This could result in loss of accelerator control andcreate potential for an accident.

  Remedy: Remove present mat and replace with new improved mat.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA92031Inadvertent door openingClosed · Sep 25, 1992
• PE92050Inadvertent door openingClosed · Jun 2, 1992
• PE91088Throttle stickingClosed · Jun 18, 1991

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