1997 MAZDA MX-6 Recalls (3)
- 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:
- 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 - 05/29/1997
- 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 MX-6 TSBs (24)
- 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:
- 002/97M
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Clunk noise/vibration during acceleration on left turns. *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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 0400502
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Inadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *tt
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