1997 MAZDA 626 Recalls (4)

Campaign:
98V206001 on 09/08/1998
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
12/10/1996 - 06/25/1997
Affected:
40,000
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. an external spring in the timing belt tensioner can break and get caught in the timing belt.
Consequence:
This condition can result in possible engine stalling.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the tensioner and replace it if necessary.
Notes:
Owner notification began during november 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do nt receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (-1888-327-4236).
Campaign:
98V249000 on 10/12/1998
Component:
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Manufactured:
05/31/1994 - 09/09/1996
Affected:
213,000
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the sas sensor unit. these vehicles can experience air bag deployments in minor undercarriage impacts.
Consequence:
Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
Correction:
Dealers will reprogram the sas unit to reduce the probability of unnecessary deployments in low speed undercarriage impacts.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during january 1999.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).
Campaign:
05E065000 on 10/05/2005
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Affected:
42,962
Defect:
Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford probe,1993-2001 mazda 626 and mx-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, gl-10, rx, xt, and xt6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f300-s2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can.
Consequence:
In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.
Correction:
Spx will notify its customers and provide a full refund. the recall began september 27, 2005. owners may contact mr. chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the wix information hotline at 800-949-6698.
Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V674000 on 10/18/2015
Component:
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Manufactured:
08/31/1992 - 06/25/1997
Affected:
1,368,500
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

1997 MAZDA 626 TSBs (59)

Bulletin:
001/97
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Tapping noise when engine is cold. *tw
Bulletin:
002/97K
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code p0741 torque converter - clutch system performance. *tw
Bulletin:
001/97R
Component:
022110 suspension:rear:springs:coil springs
Summary:
Stabilizer bar bushing replacement procedure. *tw
Bulletin:
004/97S
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Front door glass run channel out of position. *tw
Bulletin:
002/97M
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Clunk noise/vibration during acceleration on left turns. *tw
Bulletin:
001/97S
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Door side molding detatches in extremely cold temperatures, *tw
Bulletin:
001/97T
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Air bag system changes. *tw
Bulletin:
003/97G
Component:
115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Summary:
Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw
Bulletin:
008/97
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw
Bulletin:
001/97G
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw
Bulletin:
007/97T
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Parts replacement after airbag deployment. *tw
Bulletin:
004/97T
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Electrical connector and terminal replacement part availability. *tw
Bulletin:
970716004/97
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Information and instructions on improving the productivity of high-tension leads. *yc
Bulletin:
970716018/97
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Information on replacing cigarette lighters. *yc
Bulletin:
970716006/97
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Descriptions of typical engine noises. *yc
Bulletin:
97083001997
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Complaints of door glass may come off track. *yc
Bulletin:
97102300397
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject pertaining to mtx overhaul information. *yc
Bulletin:
97102302097
Component:
162200 structure:body:bumpers
Summary:
Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc
Bulletin:
97102300797
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Vehicle experiencing a oil leak at valve cover. *yc
Bulletin:
00598
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0421 stored. *yc
Bulletin:
01598
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Concerns regarding intermittent 4-3 downshift or shifts in and out of overdrive. *yc
Bulletin:
00198
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject on oil pump replacement. *yc
Bulletin:
01598
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
A condition with the mil illuminated with code p1407 stored in memory. *tt
Bulletin:
00598
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Information regarding seat belt extenders. *yc
Bulletin:
00198
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center. *yc
Bulletin:
00298
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding malfunction indicator light (mil) illumination with dtc (s) p0300 through p0306. *yc
Bulletin:
00298
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject regarding malfunction indicator light (mil) illumination with dtc ( s ) p0300 through p0306. *yc
Bulletin:
01598
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding malfunction indicator light (mil) illumination w/dtc p1407. *yc
Bulletin:
00598
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Experienceing a metallic tapping noise heard from the right ( rear ) cylinder head exhaust cam area. *yc
Bulletin:
00598
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding malfunction indicator light (mil) illumination w/dtc p0421. *yc
Bulletin:
01599
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Information regarding piston standardization for vehicles within certain vin ranges. *tt
Bulletin:
01299
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject regarding paint damage - iron particles / industrial fallout / acid rain. *tt
Bulletin:
01600
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Subject regarding inspection procedure - water pump leak. *tt
Bulletin:
0100402
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding diagnostic information of oxygen sensor, catalyst efficiency and fuel system monitors. *slc
Bulletin:
0400502
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Inadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *tt
Bulletin:
0902604
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
0102504
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Battery test procedure requirements. *tt
Bulletin:
00204
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Evaporative emmissions and reciver adapters. *eh
Bulletin:
0800306
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation. *kb
Bulletin:
00307
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Availability of non-required tools. *kb
Bulletin:
SB-09-005-13
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Mazda: on some vehicles, to avoid potential interference of foot placed on pedals, information is provided regarding proper use, and placement, of driver's floor mat. various models and model years. *pe
Bulletin:
00-004/12
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
00-001-13-2748
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manu
Bulletin:
09-005-13-2781
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat to avoid any poten-tial interference with the foot pedals. the following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with
Bulletin:
00-001-13-2748A
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manu
Bulletin:
00-004-12-2741
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manu
Bulletin:
00-002-14-2936
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Mazda north american operations received many requests from our dealers asking us to approve additional on-car brake lathes as an option for mnao authorized equipment. due to your feedback and after evaluating a few on-car brake lathes, we
Bulletin:
09-027-14-2935
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. the following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with p
Bulletin:
09-034-14-2956
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.note:'mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers.'when a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero
Bulletin:
09-035-17-3080
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. note: tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by federal, and state laws. it is the dealer?s responsibility to co
Bulletin:
00-001-18-3446
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manu
Bulletin:
09-014-18-3443
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "mazda pocket paint guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
Bulletin:
09-019-18-3450
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. the following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with p
Bulletin:
01-008-18-3451
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. for new vehicles in sto
Bulletin:
01-009-18-3452
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
The mazda gr8-1291 is required for all warranty battery testing. if the mazda gr8-1291 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. use the following test procedures in this service bulletin to test
Bulletin:
00-003-18-3480
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Mazda north american operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for mnaoauthorized equipment. the pro-cut on-car brake lathe has been added to the mnao authorizedequipment program.note: accu-turn is still an appro
Bulletin:
09-034-18-3430
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. note: tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by federal, and state laws. it is the dealer's responsibility to co
Bulletin:
RF-18-03
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Exhaust pipe gasket open end: there has been some concern with the open end of hoop design being considered a defect in the gasket for p/n aj17-40-305. the end of this ?hoop? is intentionally modified to press fix the gasket on the exhaust
Bulletin:
01-016-18-3522
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
On some vehicles, a sulfur smell or 'rotten egg' odor may be noticed coming from the exhaust system. the odor is usually noticed after a cold start, fast idle, extended periods of idling and full throttle acceleration. sulfur smell is not a

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