NHTSA recall 99I005000
Power Train · Mazda Motor Corp.
Details
What's wrong: This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The speedometer gear set can fail. Symptoms include an inoperative speedometer, severe lack of power, and/or a transmission which stays in third gear. In some cases, the "od off" light may also flash.
Why it matters: A driver may not be aware of increased speed due to the speedometer not working correctly.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the speedometer gear set and if necessary, will replace the speedometer gear set at no charge. This extended warranty covers necessary repairs due to failure of the vehicle's speedometer gear set fror 9 years from the original warranty start date with no mileage limitation.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1994 Mazda 626, 1994 Mazda Mx-6.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 99I005000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.