1998 MAZDA 626 Recalls (6)

Campaign:
97V228000 on 12/17/1997
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Manufactured:
08/20/1997 - 12/01/1997
Affected:
20,000
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
This condition can result in an engine stall, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will reprogram the pcm with the correct engine control logic.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during january 1998. 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 contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
98V243000 on 10/06/1998
Component:
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Manufactured:
08/20/1997 - 08/02/1998
Affected:
73,000
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
If the short circuit occurs at one specific set of terminals, the speaker can overheat and in some cases, catch fire.
Correction:
Dealers will affix aluminum tape over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.
Notes:
Owner notification began during december 1998.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:
00V134000 on 05/09/2000
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
08/21/1997 - 08/27/1998
Affected:
31,000
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. an external spring in the timing belt tensioner could break.
Consequence:
The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting possible engine stalling.
Correction:
Dealers will check the tensioner installed and replace it if the vehicle is equipped with the affected tensioner.
Notes:
Owner notification began september 28, 2000. 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 contact mazda at 1-000-222-5500.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:
09E012000 on 04/06/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
16,270
Defect:
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
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.

1998 MAZDA 626 TSBs (67)

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:
97102302097
Component:
162200 structure:body:bumpers
Summary:
Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc
Bulletin:
01398
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Conditions with light bleed through on tcs switch and/ or rear defroster switch. *yc
Bulletin:
00598
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Information regarding seat belt extenders. *yc
Bulletin:
01298
Component:
116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
Summary:
Subject on no start after reprogramming immobilizer system. *yc
Bulletin:
00198
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Swing louvers do not operate. *yc
Bulletin:
00298
Component:
151600 seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Summary:
Concerns with unintended seat belt warning buzzer on vehicles with a vin 1yvgf22c*w5714105 and lower without keyless entry. *yc
Bulletin:
00198
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center. *yc
Bulletin:
00198
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Information concerning the swing louvers do not operate. *yc
Bulletin:
00299
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Customer may complain of inoperative, binding during operation, or noisy sunroof. *tt
Bulletin:
00199
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Information on service parts availability - low power air bag components. *tt
Bulletin:
00399
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Vehicles with vins lower than 1yvgf22**w5745053 may have trim tape out of position from the a pillar trim panel. *tt
Bulletin:
00299
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Customer may complain of inoperative, binding, or noisy sunroof. *tt
Bulletin:
00199
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Vehicles produced after 1yvgf22**w5772066 were produced with low power air bag systems. *tt
Bulletin:
00999
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Concerns with malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes p1132 and / or p1131. *tt
Bulletin:
01199
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Vehicles with fs 4-cylinder engines may experience coolant leak at accessory block heater. *tt
Bulletin:
010699
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Some vehicles may produce a squeaking noise when power window is operated up or down. *tt
Bulletin:
00999
Component:
162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:
Information describing how the trunk lid on some vehicles may be hard to close. *tt
Bulletin:
01599
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Information regarding piston standardization for vehicles within certain vin ranges. *tt
Bulletin:
00199
Component:
034400 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum
Summary:
Vehicles with vins lower than 1yvgf22c*x5875297 may experience rear brake squeal noise (drum brakes). *tt
Bulletin:
01399
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p1131 / p1132 and no driveability concerns. *tt
Bulletin:
01299
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject regarding paint damage - iron particles / industrial fallout / acid rain. *tt
Bulletin:
C310
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
This bulletin contains microfiche corrections on sunroof component parts which are available for ordering. *tt
Bulletin:
00199R
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Customer may complain of inoperative, noisy or binding sunroof. *tt
Bulletin:
01399R
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Concerns with the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) coming on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1132 and / p1131. *tt
Bulletin:
00300
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Subject regarding air conditioner accumulator replacement criteria when repairing the air conditioner system. *tt
Bulletin:
00400R
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience a tapping noise which can be heard coming from the rear of the vehicle within the first 10 minutes after a cold start. *tt
Bulletin:
000401
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Information on diagnosing steering squeak noise. *tt
Bulletin:
00800
Component:
341000 communications:horn assembly
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit the horn(s) being inoperative or staying on all the time. *tt
Bulletin:
01500
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Some 4-cylinder vehicles with vins lower than 1yv gf22c4 15202676 may exhibit a rough idle / hesitation during acceleration with malfunction indicator lamp on. *tt
Bulletin:
01600
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Subject regarding inspection procedure - water pump leak. *tt
Bulletin:
00400
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a tapping noise which can be heard coming from the rear of the vehicle within the first 10 minutes after a cold start. this concern may be caused by the operation of the cdcv (canister drain cut valve) solenoid
Bulletin:
00400
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a tapping noise which can be heard coming from the rear of the vehicle within the first 10 minutes after a cold start. this concern may be caused by the operation of the cdcv (canister drain cut valve) solenoid d
Bulletin:
0100402
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding diagnostic information of oxygen sensor, catalyst efficiency and fuel system monitors. *slc
Bulletin:
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information on fuel injector(s) replacement guidelines. *slc
Bulletin:
0500502
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit an od off light flashing with diagnostic trouble code p1783 stored in memory after driving at highway speeds for extended periods. *slc
Bulletin:
0700402
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Subject regarding air conditioning musty / mildew odor. *tt
Bulletin:
0400502
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Inadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *tt
Bulletin:
0900403
Component:
138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
Summary:
Rear window defroster grid line repair procedure. *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:
06012004
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Programmable module installation. ( 2004 mazda b series) *jb
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:
07-002-13-2842
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (a/c) system is operating. it is most noticeable when the a/c is first turned on. this odor is the result of mold growth in the a/c evaporator/cooling unit which is
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:
07-002-18-3432
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (a/c) system is operating. it is most noticeable when the a/c is first turned on. this odor is the result of mold growth in the a/cevaporator/cooling unit which is c
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:
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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