Recall 97V-228: 1998 Mazda 626

MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Dec 17, 1997, covering about 20,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
97V-228
Report date
Dec 17, 1997
Vehicles affected
20,000
Owners notified
Jan 15, 1998

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

Dealers will reprogram the PCM with the correct engine control logic.

Notes

Owner notification is expected to begin during january 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

ManufacturerMAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number97V228000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mazda 6261998All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 97V-228?

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.

How is recall 97V-228 fixed?

Dealers will reprogram the PCM with the correct engine control logic.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.