Radio/tape Cd Player problems of the 1998 Mazda 626

The contact owns a 1998 Mazda 626. The contact noticed that her radio was inoperative accompanied by a heating sensation. In addition, the vehicle would fail to start. She called the manufacturer in reference to NHTSA campaign id number 98v243000 (equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc. ), in which a representative stated that they would not assume any responsibility for the repairs. The contact was referred to a dealer. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 46,000.

Recall component (radio- #77810) failure resulting in fire/smoke damage, notice not received until after incident and dealership will not honor recall work. Mjs.