1998 Mazda 626 recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1998 Mazda 626, covering 1,492,500 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Electrical system: ignition: switchReported October 19, 2015 · 1,368,500 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1‑800‑222‑5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.

Recall number 15V674000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported May 9, 2000 · 31,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner could break.
Risk: The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting possible engine stalling.
Remedy: Dealers will check the tensioner installed and replace it if the vehicle is equipped with the affected tensioner.

Recall number 00V134000 · Recall details

Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.Reported October 2, 1998 · 73,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 98V243000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection systemReported December 17, 1997 · 20,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: This condition can result in an engine stall, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the PCM with the correct engine control logic.

Recall number 97V228000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1998 Mazda 626 recalls

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How many recalls does the 1998 Mazda 626 have?

4, covering electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment.

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