Mazda 626

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could cause an electrical short to develop over time. This could result in smoke and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

Certain vehicles do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance.  Vehicles have an incorrect National Safety Mark (NSM).  Correction:  Since this non-compliance does not present a risk to vehicle safety, no further action will be taken.

On certain vehicles, an external spring in the timing belt auto tensioner may break.  The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting in possible engine stalling.  Correction:  Dealers will inspect the tensioner on affected vehicles and replace if necessary.

On certain vehicles, the brake master cylinder reservoir tank cap may not have ventilation holes. As a result, the pressure in the reservoir tank will drop gradually as the brake pad or shoe wears and ambient temperature drops.  The low pressure may reach the point that the brake caliper and brake cylinder are pulled back by vacuum in the reservoir tank when the vehicle is parked for a long time.  This may cause reduces brake efficiency during some early brake applications.  Correction:  Brake reservoir tank caps will be inspected for proper vent holes and replaced if necessary.

On certain vehicles, the headlight lead wire may break at the point where it is soldered to the headlight switch.  This could result in loss of headlight function.  Correction:  Dealers will inspect the headlight lead wire and, if necessary, replace the headlight switch.