Recall
Mazda Miata — 98V066000
NHTSA ID
98V066000
Make
Mazda
Model
Miata
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1998-03-25
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Units Affected
8,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8 LITER ENGINES. AS A RESULT OF THE LENGTH AND ROUTING OF THE INJECTOR HARNESS, IT CAN CONTACT THE MANIFOLD AT THE EGR PIPE. IF THE HARNESS IS DAMAGED, A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR, BLOWING THE FUSE FOR THE FUEL INJECTOR.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE ENGINE STALLING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE INJECTOR HARNESS AND REPLACE THE HARNESS IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED.