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Recall number
1998202
Recall date
21 October 1998
Make
Mazda
Models
626
Model years
1998
Vehicle class
Car
System
Electrical
Raised as
Safety Mfr
Vehicles affected
6,177
Register
Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
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.rncorrection: Aluminum tape will be affixed over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.

The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1998202.

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