NHTSA Campaign #05E065000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

OCTOBER 05
2005

42,962 vehicles recalled

1998 MAZDA 626 -- 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.

In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #05E065000 »

NHTSA Campaign #00V134000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MAY 09
2000

31,000 vehicles recalled

1998 MAZDA 626 -- Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner could break.

The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting possible engine stalling.

Dealers will check the tensioner installed and replace it if the vehicle is equipped with the affected tensioner. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V134000 »

NHTSA Campaign #98V243000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

OCTOBER 02
1998

73,000 vehicles recalled

1998 MAZDA 626 -- 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.

If the short circuit occurs at one specific set of terminals, the speaker can overheat and in some cases, catch fire.

Dealers will affix aluminum tape over the audio unit to prevent water from entering. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V243000 »

NHTSA Campaign #97V228000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

DECEMBER 17
1997

20,000 vehicles recalled

1998 MAZDA 626 -- Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. Due to a programming error, the powertrain control module (pcm) installed can, under certain driving conditions, trigger a shift in air-fuel ratio to an overlean condition.

This condition can result in an engine stall, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash.

Dealers will reprogram the pcm with the correct engine control logic. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V228000 »