Recall
Mazda 626 — 98V243000
NHTSA ID
98V243000
Make
Mazda
Model
626
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1998-10-02
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Units Affected
73,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL AFFIX ALUMINUM TAPE OVER THE AUDIO UNIT TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING.