Vehicle Recalls & Defects

2001 Mazda 626 NHTSA Vehicle Recall Details

 
2001 Mazda 626 Overview
Class:Midsize Cars
Seating Capacity:5
Curb Weight:3023
Wheelbase:105.1
EPA city/hwy:21/27
Fuel Capacity:16.9
Drivetrain:Front Wheel Drive
NHTSA Campaing ID Number 05E065000
Make:MAZDAModel:626Year:2001
Manufacturer:Spx Filtran
NHTSA Campaing ID Number:05E065000Recall Date:10/05/2005
Component:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected:42962
Summary:
Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford probe,1993-2001 mazda 626 and mx-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, gl-10, rx, xt, and xt6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f300-s2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can.
Consequence:
In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.
Remedy:
Spx will notify its customers
Notes:MAZDA 626