NHTSA recall 98V-243 (98V243000)

equipment recall reported October 2, 1998 - about 73,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V243000
Also written as: 98V-243
Reported: October 2, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~73,000
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS AT ONE SPECIFIC SET OF TERMINALS, THE SPEAKER CAN OVERHEAT AND IN SOME CASES, CATCH FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL AFFIX ALUMINUM TAPE OVER THE AUDIO UNIT TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-243 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda 626 - 1998

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