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Mazda 626 recalls

NHTSA has issued 14 recalls covering the Mazda 626. A recall repair is always free, however old the car is.

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Recalls apply to specific build ranges, so a recall listed here may or may not cover your particular vehicle. NHTSA's free VIN lookup is the authority: nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1995 Mazda 626 Campaign 15V674000 19 Oct 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

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.

Risk: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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.

1995 Mazda 626 Campaign 05E065000 5 Oct 2005

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

Risk: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.

Remedy: 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.

1995 Mazda 626 Campaign 98V249000 8 Oct 1998

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.

Risk: UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SAS UNIT TO REDUCE THE PROBABILITY OF UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENTS IN LOW SPEED UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.

1995 Mazda 626 Campaign 95E006001 21 Feb 1995

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS AN INFLATOR BODY THAT CRACKED DURING FORMING OF THE CURL THAT RETAINS THE IGNITER PLUG IN THE END OF THE INFLATOR. ALSO, THE IGNITER END CAP CAN SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR.

Risk: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. IF THE IGNITER END CAP SEPARATES IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, HOT GASES CAN BE RELEASED AND IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL OR CAUSE BURN INJURIES.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE.

1991 Mazda 626 Campaign 93V174000 29 Oct 1993

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

RESIN MOLDED FRONT HANDLES FAIL AT THE DOOR LATCH ACTUATING ROD ATTACHMENT, FREEING THE ROD TO FALL INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME. SUBSEQUENT LOWERING OF THE ASSOCIATED WINDOW MAY FORCE THE ACTUATING ROD DOWNWARD AND RELEASE THE DOOR LATCH.

Risk: INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF THE DOOR LATCH CAUSES THE DOORTO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THEVEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE/LATCH ASSEMBLY.

1990 Mazda 626 Campaign 93V174000 29 Oct 1993

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

RESIN MOLDED FRONT HANDLES FAIL AT THE DOOR LATCH ACTUATING ROD ATTACHMENT, FREEING THE ROD TO FALL INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME. SUBSEQUENT LOWERING OF THE ASSOCIATED WINDOW MAY FORCE THE ACTUATING ROD DOWNWARD AND RELEASE THE DOOR LATCH.

Risk: INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF THE DOOR LATCH CAUSES THE DOORTO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THEVEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE/LATCH ASSEMBLY.

1988 Mazda 626 Campaign 93V174000 29 Oct 1993

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

RESIN MOLDED FRONT HANDLES FAIL AT THE DOOR LATCH ACTUATING ROD ATTACHMENT, FREEING THE ROD TO FALL INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME. SUBSEQUENT LOWERING OF THE ASSOCIATED WINDOW MAY FORCE THE ACTUATING ROD DOWNWARD AND RELEASE THE DOOR LATCH.

Risk: INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF THE DOOR LATCH CAUSES THE DOORTO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THEVEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE/LATCH ASSEMBLY.

1991 Mazda 626 Campaign 93E035000 13 Oct 1993

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM

THE GROOVE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RETAINER RING WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.

Risk: IF THE RETAINING RING DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THEGROOVE, THE AXLE LUG NUTS WILL BREAK, CAUSING THE BRAKE DRUM, WHEEL, AND TIREASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: MIDAS SHOPS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS WITH OTHER BRAKE DRUMS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.

1990 Mazda 626 Campaign 93E035000 13 Oct 1993

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM

THE GROOVE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RETAINER RING WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.

Risk: IF THE RETAINING RING DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THEGROOVE, THE AXLE LUG NUTS WILL BREAK, CAUSING THE BRAKE DRUM, WHEEL, AND TIREASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: MIDAS SHOPS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS WITH OTHER BRAKE DRUMS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.

1988 Mazda 626 Campaign 88V063000 14 Apr 1988

SEAT BELTS

THE DRIVE SPRING THAT DRIVES THE AUTOMATIC BELT MAY BREAK.

Risk: THIS WOULD PREVENT FULL FORWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BELTANCHORAGE FROM THE LOCK POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED.

Remedy: REPLACE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT.

1988 Mazda 626 Campaign 88V022000 22 Feb 1988

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREE F, FROST MAY ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODY UNDER EXTENDED CONSTANT SPEED OPERATION.

Risk: FROST ACCUMULATION ON THE THROTTLE VALVE MAY PREVENT THEVALVE FROM RETURNING SMOOTHLY.

Remedy: INSTALL A NEW TYPE THERMOSTAT DESIGNED TO RAISE THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND WARM THE THROTTLE BODY TO A LEVEL ABOVE FREEZING.

1988 Mazda 626 Campaign 87V196000 29 Dec 1987

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS TRANSPORTED BY TRAIN MAY EXPERIENCE SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE SHOE FROM THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER PISTON.

Risk: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR, REPEATED BRAKE OPERATION MAYDAMAGE THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER DUST BOOT, ALLOWING WATER OR DUST INTRUSION ANDSUBSEQUENT PISTON CONTAMINATION.

Remedy: ALL VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF NO SEPARATION IS FOUND GREASE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE COMPONENT INTERFACE TO LOWER FRICTION AND AVOID SUBSEQUENT RELATIVE MOTION. IF SEPARATION IS FOUND THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER DUST BOOT WILL BE REPLACED.

1988 Mazda 626 Campaign 87V186000 7 Dec 1987

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FUEL TANK FIXING BAND RETENTION IS NOT SUFFICIENT, ALLOWING THE BAND TO RUB AGAINST THE FUEL TANK BY VEHICLE VIBRATIONS.

Risk: THIS COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK WHICH COULDRESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.

Remedy: REPAIR FUEL FIXING BAND BY INSTALLING A RUBBER SHEET.

1988 Mazda 626 Campaign 87V149000 17 Sep 1987

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH RELEASE OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF MAT.

Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL ANDCREATE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REMOVE PRESENT MAT AND REPLACE WITH NEW IMPROVED MAT.

Mazda 626 recalls in Canada

Transport Canada runs its own recall programme. Its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones, so a Canadian owner reading a US-only list is reading about a different car than the one on their driveway.

1995 Mazda 626 Recall 2015489 19 Oct 2015 232,227 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could cause an electrical short to develop over time. This could result in smoke and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1998 Mazda 626 Recall 2015489 19 Oct 2015 232,227 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could cause an electrical short to develop over time. This could result in smoke and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1997 Mazda 626 Recall 2015489 19 Oct 2015 232,227 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could cause an electrical short to develop over time. This could result in smoke and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1996 Mazda 626 Recall 2015489 19 Oct 2015 232,227 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could cause an electrical short to develop over time. This could result in smoke and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1994 Mazda 626 Recall 2015489 19 Oct 2015 232,227 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could cause an electrical short to develop over time. This could result in smoke and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1993 Mazda 626 Recall 2015489 19 Oct 2015 232,227 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could cause an electrical short to develop over time. This could result in smoke and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1998 Mazda 626 Recall 2000176 28 Aug 2000 86,835 units in Canada

Other

Certain vehicles do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. Vehicles have an incorrect National Safety Mark (NSM). Correction: Since this non-compliance does not present a risk to vehicle safety, no further action will be taken.

1999 Mazda 626 Recall 2000176 28 Aug 2000 86,835 units in Canada

Other

Certain vehicles do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. Vehicles have an incorrect National Safety Mark (NSM). Correction: Since this non-compliance does not present a risk to vehicle safety, no further action will be taken.

2000 Mazda 626 Recall 2000176 28 Aug 2000 86,835 units in Canada

Other

Certain vehicles do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. Vehicles have an incorrect National Safety Mark (NSM). Correction: Since this non-compliance does not present a risk to vehicle safety, no further action will be taken.

1998 Mazda 626 Recall 2000125 14 Jun 2000 1,898 units in Canada

Engine

On certain vehicles, an external spring in the timing belt auto tensioner may break. The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting in possible engine stalling. Correction: Dealers will inspect the tensioner on affected vehicles and replace if necessary.

1999 Mazda 626 Recall 2000073 17 Mar 2000 4,594 units in Canada

Brakes

On certain vehicles, the brake master cylinder reservoir tank cap may not have ventilation holes. As a result, the pressure in the reservoir tank will drop gradually as the brake pad or shoe wears and ambient temperature drops. The low pressure may reach the point that the brake caliper and brake cylinder are pulled back by vacuum in the reservoir tank when the vehicle is parked for a long time. This may cause reduces brake efficiency during some early brake applications. Correction: Brake reservoir tank caps will be inspected for proper vent holes and replaced if necessary.

2000 Mazda 626 Recall 2000073 17 Mar 2000 4,594 units in Canada

Brakes

On certain vehicles, the brake master cylinder reservoir tank cap may not have ventilation holes. As a result, the pressure in the reservoir tank will drop gradually as the brake pad or shoe wears and ambient temperature drops. The low pressure may reach the point that the brake caliper and brake cylinder are pulled back by vacuum in the reservoir tank when the vehicle is parked for a long time. This may cause reduces brake efficiency during some early brake applications. Correction: Brake reservoir tank caps will be inspected for proper vent holes and replaced if necessary.

1994 Mazda 626 Recall 2000031 17 Feb 2000 8,701 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

On certain vehicles, the headlight lead wire may break at the point where it is soldered to the headlight switch. This could result in loss of headlight function. Correction: Dealers will inspect the headlight lead wire and, if necessary, replace the headlight switch.

1995 Mazda 626 Recall 1999220 30 Nov 1999 470 units in Canada

Emissions

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS. 1103 - Exhaust Emissions. The average CO of the subject vehicles may exceed the standard due to insufficient robustness of emission control logic, and calibration of emission parts with extended usage. Correction: Dealers will install an engine intake kit, which will allow additional air to enter the engine, improving combustion efficiency and lowering the levels of carbon monoxide.

1995 Mazda 626 Recall 1999057 14 Apr 1999 11,107 units in Canada

Fuel System

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. Fuel vapour may leak from between the fuel cap and the fuel filler pipe. The gap could be generated by improper dimensions between the top ends of the inner and outer pipe of the fuel filler pipe. In some cases, raw fuel would be released into the atmosphere. Correction: Dealers will install a modified fuel cap o-ring.

1997 Mazda 626 Recall 1999057 14 Apr 1999 11,107 units in Canada

Fuel System

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. Fuel vapour may leak from between the fuel cap and the fuel filler pipe. The gap could be generated by improper dimensions between the top ends of the inner and outer pipe of the fuel filler pipe. In some cases, raw fuel would be released into the atmosphere. Correction: Dealers will install a modified fuel cap o-ring.

1996 Mazda 626 Recall 1999057 14 Apr 1999 11,107 units in Canada

Fuel System

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. Fuel vapour may leak from between the fuel cap and the fuel filler pipe. The gap could be generated by improper dimensions between the top ends of the inner and outer pipe of the fuel filler pipe. In some cases, raw fuel would be released into the atmosphere. Correction: Dealers will install a modified fuel cap o-ring.

1995 Mazda 626 Recall 1998203 21 Oct 1998 12,746 units in Canada

Seats And Restraints

On certain vehicles, minor undercarriage impacts can result in unnecessary air bag deployment. This could result in personal injury and/or loss of vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the sas unit to reduce the possibility of unnecessary deployments in low speed undercarriage impacts.

1998 Mazda 626 Recall 1998202 21 Oct 1998 6,177 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain vehicles 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. If the short circuit occurs at a specific set of terminals, the speaker can overheat and possibly catch on fire. correction: Aluminum tape will be affixed over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.

1997 Mazda 626 Recall 1998203 21 Oct 1998 12,746 units in Canada

Seats And Restraints

On certain vehicles, minor undercarriage impacts can result in unnecessary air bag deployment. This could result in personal injury and/or loss of vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the sas unit to reduce the possibility of unnecessary deployments in low speed undercarriage impacts.

1996 Mazda 626 Recall 1998203 21 Oct 1998 12,746 units in Canada

Seats And Restraints

On certain vehicles, minor undercarriage impacts can result in unnecessary air bag deployment. This could result in personal injury and/or loss of vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the sas unit to reduce the possibility of unnecessary deployments in low speed undercarriage impacts.

1997 Mazda 626 Recall 1998178 11 Sep 1998 4,189 units in Canada

Engine

On certain vehicles, an external spring in the timing belt auto tensioner may break. The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting in possible engine stalling. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and affected tensioners will be replaced.

1998 Mazda 626 Recall 1997223 17 Dec 1997 1,830 units in Canada

Engine

NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0 LITRE ENGINE. THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MAY TRIGGER A SHIFT IN AIR-FUEL RATIO TO AN OVER-LEAN CONDITION RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: PCM WILL BE REPROGRAMMED WITH THE CORRECT ENGINE CONTROL LOGIC.

1991 Mazda 626 Recall 1995085 24 May 1995 48,568 units in Canada

Seats And Restraints

THE (Takata) ABS PLASTIC FRONT SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTONS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY BREAK ALLOWING PLASTIC PIECES TO FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. IF THIS SHOULD HAPPEN, A NO LATCH, FALSE LATCH OR FAILURE TO UNLATCH CONDITION COULD OCCUR CREATING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP. CORRECTION: FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

1990 Mazda 626 Recall 1995085 24 May 1995 48,568 units in Canada

Seats And Restraints

THE (Takata) ABS PLASTIC FRONT SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTONS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY BREAK ALLOWING PLASTIC PIECES TO FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. IF THIS SHOULD HAPPEN, A NO LATCH, FALSE LATCH OR FAILURE TO UNLATCH CONDITION COULD OCCUR CREATING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP. CORRECTION: FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

1995 Mazda 626 Recall 1995033 21 Feb 1995 32 units in Canada

Seats And Restraints

THE PASSENGER SIDE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (AIR BAG) MAY HAVE A CRACKED INFLATOR BODY. IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A DEPLOYMENT LEVEL CRASH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION. IN ADDITION, THE IGNITER PLUG COULD SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE RELEASE OF HOT GASES AND COULD IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL OR POTENTIALLY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND A NEW PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WILL BE INSTALLED IF NECESSARY.

1990 Mazda 626 Recall 1994027 10 Feb 1994 19,683 units in Canada

Structure

NOTE: 626 - 16,682 UNITS. 929 - 3,001 UNITS. THE FRONT OUTER DOOR HANDLES CAN PREMATURELY FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE THE HANDLE CONNECTS TO THE ROD THAT ACTIVATES THE DOOR LOCK. IF THE ROD WERE TO FALL INBOARD INTO THE PATH OF THE WINDOW GLAZING, LOWERING THE WINDOW COULD RESULT IN PRESSURE ON THE ROD AND COULD CAUSE THE DOOR TO INADVERTENTLY OPEN IF UNLOCKED. CORRECTION: A SAFETY SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE WINDOW GLAZING AND THE DOOR HANDLE OPERATING MECHANISM.

1988 Mazda 626 Recall 1994027 10 Feb 1994 19,683 units in Canada

Structure

NOTE: 626 - 16,682 UNITS. 929 - 3,001 UNITS. THE FRONT OUTER DOOR HANDLES CAN PREMATURELY FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE THE HANDLE CONNECTS TO THE ROD THAT ACTIVATES THE DOOR LOCK. IF THE ROD WERE TO FALL INBOARD INTO THE PATH OF THE WINDOW GLAZING, LOWERING THE WINDOW COULD RESULT IN PRESSURE ON THE ROD AND COULD CAUSE THE DOOR TO INADVERTENTLY OPEN IF UNLOCKED. CORRECTION: A SAFETY SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE WINDOW GLAZING AND THE DOOR HANDLE OPERATING MECHANISM.

1989 Mazda 626 Recall 1994027 10 Feb 1994 19,683 units in Canada

Structure

NOTE: 626 - 16,682 UNITS. 929 - 3,001 UNITS. THE FRONT OUTER DOOR HANDLES CAN PREMATURELY FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE THE HANDLE CONNECTS TO THE ROD THAT ACTIVATES THE DOOR LOCK. IF THE ROD WERE TO FALL INBOARD INTO THE PATH OF THE WINDOW GLAZING, LOWERING THE WINDOW COULD RESULT IN PRESSURE ON THE ROD AND COULD CAUSE THE DOOR TO INADVERTENTLY OPEN IF UNLOCKED. CORRECTION: A SAFETY SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE WINDOW GLAZING AND THE DOOR HANDLE OPERATING MECHANISM.

1985 Mazda 626 Recall 1990160 18 Oct 1990 36,567 units in Canada

Structure

NOTE: VEHICLES LOCATED IN ONTARIO, QUEBEC, NEW BRUNSWICK, NOVA SCOTIA, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AND NEWFOUNDLAND. A CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT, COMBINED WITH LACK OF PROPER LUBRICATION, COULD CAUSE STICKING OR SEIZURE OF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, PARTIAL OR INCOMPLETE ENGAGEMENT OF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH MAY CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S FORWARD VISION. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND LUBRICATED OR REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

1984 Mazda 626 Recall 1990160 18 Oct 1990 36,567 units in Canada

Structure

NOTE: VEHICLES LOCATED IN ONTARIO, QUEBEC, NEW BRUNSWICK, NOVA SCOTIA, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AND NEWFOUNDLAND. A CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT, COMBINED WITH LACK OF PROPER LUBRICATION, COULD CAUSE STICKING OR SEIZURE OF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, PARTIAL OR INCOMPLETE ENGAGEMENT OF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH MAY CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S FORWARD VISION. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND LUBRICATED OR REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

1983 Mazda 626 Recall 1990160 18 Oct 1990 36,567 units in Canada

Structure

NOTE: VEHICLES LOCATED IN ONTARIO, QUEBEC, NEW BRUNSWICK, NOVA SCOTIA, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AND NEWFOUNDLAND. A CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT, COMBINED WITH LACK OF PROPER LUBRICATION, COULD CAUSE STICKING OR SEIZURE OF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, PARTIAL OR INCOMPLETE ENGAGEMENT OF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH MAY CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S FORWARD VISION. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND LUBRICATED OR REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

1987 Mazda 626 Recall 1990160 18 Oct 1990 36,567 units in Canada

Structure

NOTE: VEHICLES LOCATED IN ONTARIO, QUEBEC, NEW BRUNSWICK, NOVA SCOTIA, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AND NEWFOUNDLAND. A CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT, COMBINED WITH LACK OF PROPER LUBRICATION, COULD CAUSE STICKING OR SEIZURE OF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, PARTIAL OR INCOMPLETE ENGAGEMENT OF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH MAY CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S FORWARD VISION. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND LUBRICATED OR REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

1986 Mazda 626 Recall 1990160 18 Oct 1990 36,567 units in Canada

Structure

NOTE: VEHICLES LOCATED IN ONTARIO, QUEBEC, NEW BRUNSWICK, NOVA SCOTIA, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AND NEWFOUNDLAND. A CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT, COMBINED WITH LACK OF PROPER LUBRICATION, COULD CAUSE STICKING OR SEIZURE OF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, PARTIAL OR INCOMPLETE ENGAGEMENT OF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH MAY CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S FORWARD VISION. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND LUBRICATED OR REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

1987 Mazda 626 Recall 1990061 19 Apr 1990 11,199 units in Canada

Electrical

AN IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL MALFUNCTION COULD RESULT IN THE FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, WINDSHIELD WASHER, ENGINE COOLING FAN, HEATER BLOWER AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR. CORRECTION: IGNITION SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

1986 Mazda 626 Recall 1990061 19 Apr 1990 11,199 units in Canada

Electrical

AN IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL MALFUNCTION COULD RESULT IN THE FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, WINDSHIELD WASHER, ENGINE COOLING FAN, HEATER BLOWER AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR. CORRECTION: IGNITION SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

1988 Mazda 626 Recall 1988021 18 Feb 1988 8,619 units in Canada

Engine

AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW -18 DEGREES CELSIUS, FROST MAY ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODY UNDER CONDITIONS OF EXTENDED CONSTANT SPEED OPERATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN A HEAVY ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAUSE UNEVEN THROTTLE VALVE RETURN. CORRECTION: THE SINGLE STAGE ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A DUAL STAGE THERMOSTAT EQUIPPED WITH A SUBVALVE TO INCREASE THE TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODY. V.I.N. RANGE: JM1GD3120J1500014 TO JM1GD2226J1573252.

1988 Mazda 626 Recall 1987138 16 Dec 1987 3,779 units in Canada

Brakes

TRANSPORTATION BY RAIL COULD CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE SHOE WEB TO COME OFF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PISTON GROOVE. THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL CYLINDER DUST BOOT AND MAY CAUSE DUST AND WATER INTRUSION INTO THE WHEEL CYLINDER RESULTING IN PISTON CORROSION. THIS WOULD INHIBIT REAR BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND WHEEL CYLINDER DUST BOOT WILL BE REPLACED WHERE REQUIRED. ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE LUBRICANT APPLIED TO THE WHEEL CYLINDER PISTON GROOVE. V.I.N. RANGE: JM1GD3120J1500014 TO JM1GD2218J1541323

1988 Mazda 626 Recall 1987133 8 Dec 1987 4,924 units in Canada

Structure

THE FUEL TANK STRAPS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED AND MAY RUB AGAINST THE FUEL TANK. THIS COULD CAUSE THE TANK'S PROTECTIVE COATING TO WEAR THROUGH RESULTING IN SURFACE DAMAGE AND EVENTUAL TANK PERFORATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE. CORRECTION: RUBBER INSULATOR WILL BE PLACED BETWEEN THE TANK STRAPS AND THE TANK AND THE TANK STRAPS WILL BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED. ALSO, A NEW PROTECTIVE COATING WILL BE APPLIED WHERE REQUIRED. V.I.N. RANGE: JM1GD3120J1500014 TO JM1GD2210J1537936

1986 Mazda 626 Recall 1986032 13 Mar 1986 3,015 units in Canada

Other

THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 124 -ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION.

Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database.