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NHTSARecalled Oct 2, 1998 · #98V243000

MAZDA/AUDIO UNITS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. IF THE SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS AT ONE SPECIFIC SET OF TERMINALS, THE SPEAKER CAN OVERHEAT AND IN SOME CASES, CATCH FIRE.

Product details

Product
MAZDA/AUDIO UNITS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL AFFIX ALUMINUM TAPE OVER THE AUDIO UNIT TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING.

View the official CPSC notice