NHTSA Campaign #93V174000 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

OCTOBER 29
1993

244,000 vehicles recalled

1988 MAZDA 626 -- 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.

Inadvertent actuation of the door latch causes the doorto open unexpectedly which could result in an occupant falling out of thevehicle.

Dealers will replace the door handle/latch assembly. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #93V174000 »

NHTSA Campaign #88V063000 SEAT BELTS

APRIL 14
1988

42,810 vehicles recalled

1988 MAZDA 626 -- The drive spring that drives the automatic belt may break.

This would prevent full forward movement of the seat beltanchorage from the lock position when the door is opened.

Replace automatic shoulder belt. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V063000 »

NHTSA Campaign #88V022000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

FEBRUARY 22
1988

72,883 vehicles recalled

1988 MAZDA 626 -- At ambient temperatures below 0 degree F, frost may accumulate within the throttle body under extended constant speed operation.

Frost accumulation on the throttle valve may prevent thevalve from returning smoothly.

Install a new type thermostat designed to raise the coolant temperature and warm the throttle body to a level above freezing. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V022000 »

NHTSA Campaign #87V196000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

DECEMBER 29
1987

14,807 vehicles recalled

1988 MAZDA 626 -- Vehicles equipped with rear brake drums transported by train may experience separation of the brake shoe from the wheel brake cylinder piston.

Should separation occur, repeated brake operation maydamage the wheel brake cylinder dust boot, allowing water or dust intrusion andsubsequent piston contamination.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V196000 »

NHTSA Campaign #87V186000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

DECEMBER 07
1987

33,868 vehicles recalled

1988 MAZDA 626 -- Fuel tank fixing band retention is not sufficient, allowing the band to rub against the fuel tank by vehicle vibrations.

This could wear a hole in the fuel tank which couldresult in fuel leakage.

Repair fuel fixing band by installing a rubber sheet. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V186000 »

NHTSA Campaign #87V149000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

SEPTEMBER 17
1987

400 vehicles recalled

1988 MAZDA 626 -- Floor mat could interfere with release of accelerator pedal due to improper shape of mat.

This could result in loss of accelerator control andcreate potential for an accident.

Remove present mat and replace with new improved mat. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V149000 »