Recalls for 1988 Mazda 626

DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Posted on: 1993-11-01
Description
Resin molded front handles fail at the door latch actuating rod attachment, freeing the rod to fall inside the door frame.  Subsequent lowering of the associated window may force the actuating rod downward and release the door latch.

Consequence
Inadvertent actuation of the door latch causes the doorto open unexpectedly which could result in an occupant falling out of thevehicle.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the door handle/latch assembly.

Notes
System: structure; door assembly; handle; outer.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

Posted on: 1988-01-07
Description
Vehicles equipped with rear brake drums transported by train may experience separation of the brake shoe from the wheel brake cylinder piston.

Consequence
Should separation occur, repeated brake operation maydamage the wheel brake cylinder dust boot, allowing water or dust intrusion andsubsequent piston contamination.

Corrective Action
All vehicles will be inspected and if no separation is found grease will be applied to the component interface to lower friction and avoid subsequent relative motion.  If separation is found the wheel brake cylinder dust boot will be replaced.

Notes
System: brakes/dust bootvehicle description: passenger cars

DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 1988-04-19
Description
The drive spring that drives the automatic belt may break.

Consequence
This would prevent full forward movement of the seat beltanchorage from the lock position when the door is opened.

Corrective Action
Replace automatic shoulder belt.

Notes
System: seat belts.vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic shoulder belt.

DEFECT #4 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Posted on: 1988-03-03
Description
At ambient temperatures below 0 degree f, frost may accumulate within the throttle body under extended constant speed operation.

Consequence
Frost accumulation on the throttle valve may prevent thevalve from returning smoothly.

Corrective Action
Install a new type thermostat designed to raise the coolant temperature and warm the throttle body to a level above freezing.

Notes
System: throttlevehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1987-12-10
Description
Fuel tank fixing band retention is not sufficient, allowing the band to rub against the fuel tank by vehicle vibrations.

Consequence
This could wear a hole in the fuel tank which couldresult in fuel leakage.

Corrective Action
Repair fuel fixing band by installing a rubber sheet.

Notes
System: fuel tankvehicle description: passenger cars

DEFECT #6 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Posted on: 1987-09-29
Description
Floor mat could interfere with release of accelerator pedal due to improper shape of mat.

Consequence
This could result in loss of accelerator control andcreate potential for an accident.

Corrective Action
Remove present mat and replace with new improved mat.

Notes
System: floor mat/accelerator pedalvehicle description: passenger cars.