Issue ID | 603740 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10169306 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | 626 |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 26/09/06 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle jerked when the accelerator pedal was depressed. At 50,000 miles the transmission was flushed and the fluid was black. The repair shop determined the seals on the gaskets were worn and the transmission needed to be replaced within 30,000 miles. Then, while traveling 40 mph, the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined a rebuilt transmission needed to be installed. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | TAKOMA PARK, MD |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/01/99 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 40 |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | UNKNOWN |
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