NHTSA Campaign Id 98V243000; Date: Oct. 2, 1998
If the short circuit occurs at one specific set of terminals, the speaker can overheat and in some cases, catch fire.
1998 Mazda 626
Component: Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
Manufactured by: Mazda (north America),inc
Affected Units:: 73,000
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.
Dealers will affix aluminum tape over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.
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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 3, 1998
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