NHTSA Complaint #842689 — 1987 MAZDA 626 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	842689
Vehicle	1987 MAZDA 626
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date Filed	July 20, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

WHEN STARTING CAR, IF THE IGNITION SWITCH WASN'T TURNED IN THE EXACT RIGHT POSITION, ELECTRICAL DEVICES WOULD PERFORM ERRATICALLY. DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

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