NHTSA Complaint #11005084 — 1999 MAZDA 626

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11005084
Vehicle	1999 MAZDA 626
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 15, 2011
Date Filed	July 13, 2017
Mileage	100,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

WHEN ENGAGING THE IGNITION SWITCH TO START THE VEHICLE, SMOKE COMES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, I MUST IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF THE CONTACT POSITION. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS SECONDS AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH IS ENGAGED.

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