1988 Mazda MX-6 Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1988 Mazda MX-6. 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.

• 95V103005May 24, 1995360,433 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Mazda MX-6 1988–1989, 929 1988–1991, MPV 1989–1991 +1 more

  Reported issue: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

  Possible consequence: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is…

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

• PE89167Transmission oil line fireClosed · Sep 15, 1989

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