Mazda North American Operations: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Mazda North American Operations in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 8, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MAZDA/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.

NHTSA ID: 98V249000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 213,000

Consequence Summary:

UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SAS UNIT TO REDUCE THE PROBABILITY OF UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENTS IN LOW SPEED UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 2, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MAZDA/AUDIO UNITS

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.

NHTSA ID: 98V243000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 73,000

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 8, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MAZDA/TIMING BELT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT.

NHTSA ID: 98V206001

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 40,000

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TENSIONER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 25, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MAZDA/WIRING HARNESS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8 LITER ENGINES. AS A RESULT OF THE LENGTH AND ROUTING OF THE INJECTOR HARNESS, IT CAN CONTACT THE MANIFOLD AT THE EGR PIPE. IF THE HARNESS IS DAMAGED, A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR, BLOWING THE FUSE FOR THE FUEL INJECTOR.

NHTSA ID: 98V066000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 8,000

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN RESULT IN THE ENGINE STALLING.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE INJECTOR HARNESS AND REPLACE THE HARNESS IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 25, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MAZDA/SUNROOF LABEL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED SUNROOF. THE SUNROOF GLASS PANEL ASSEMBLY CAN SEPARATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING DUE TO INCORRECT HINGE ENGAGEMENT. THIS WAS CAUSED BY IMPROPER SUNROOF INSTALLATION OF THE GLASS PANEL.

NHTSA ID: 97V235002

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 23,000

Consequence Summary:

UNEXPECTED SEPARATION OF THE SUNROOF GLASS PANEL COULD POSSIBLY DISTRACT THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN INSTRUCTION BOOKLET WHICH THOROUGHLY OUTLINES, WITH ILLUSTRATIONS, THE PROPER PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL, STORAGE, AND REINSTALLATION OF THE SUNROOF'S GLASS PANEL. A WARNING LABEL FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE SUNROOF'S LATCH KNOB WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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