# 1987 MAZDA 626 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
> NHTSA complaint `65029` · 1996-08-13 · Mazda North American Operations
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MAZDA
- **Model:** 626
- **Year:** 1987
- **Manufacturer:** Mazda North American Operations
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
IGNITION SWITCH OVERHEATING, CAUSING WIRES TO MELT/SMOKE TO ISSUE FROM STEERING COLUMN/FIRE.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*