Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #98V243000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V243000 by Mazda North American Operations. Includes 73,000 affected units, MAZDA/AUDIO UNITS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will affix aluminum tape over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V243000

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Report Received Date: 1998-10-02T00:00:00

Subject: Mazda/audio units

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 73,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

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

Corrective Action: Dealers will affix aluminum tape over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6ayk-zrwe~9cje

NHTSA ID: 98V243000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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