NHTSA recall 98V-066 (98V066000)

electrical system recall reported March 25, 1998 - about 8,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V066000
Also written as: 98V-066
Reported: March 25, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~8,000
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8 LITER ENGINES. AS A RESULT OF THE LENGTH AND ROUTING OF THE INJECTOR HARNESS, IT CAN CONTACT THE MANIFOLD AT THE EGR PIPE. IF THE HARNESS IS DAMAGED, A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR, BLOWING THE FUSE FOR THE FUEL INJECTOR.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN RESULT IN THE ENGINE STALLING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE INJECTOR HARNESS AND REPLACE THE HARNESS IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-066 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda Miata - 1999

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