Recall 98V243000: 1998 Mazda 626

Report received

Oct 2, 1998

Manufacturer

Mazda (north america),inc

Potentially affected

73,000vehicles

Model years

1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If the short circuit occurs at one specific set of terminals, the speaker can overheat and in some cases, catch fire.

Remedy

Dealers will affix aluminum tape over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Mazda 626434 complaints