NHTSA Recall 90V118000: Ignition (electrical system)

MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on June 14, 1990, covering an estimated 102,548 vehicles. It affects 1986–1987 Mazda 626.

102,548

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

1990

owners notified (July 20)

NHTSA campaign	90V118000
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION
Report received	June 14, 1990
Owner notification	July 20, 1990
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Ignition switch terminal may malfunction.

Safety risk

This could result in failure of windshield wipers,windshield washer, engine cooling fan, heater blower, and air conditioningcompressor. Failure of windshield clearing devices could cause reducedvisibility, which could result in an accident.

Remedy

Replace ignition switches.

Notes

System: ignition switch terminal.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Vehicles covered by recall 90V118000

Make and model	Model years
Mazda 626	1986, 1987

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.