OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
98V206001
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Reported Sep 8, 1998 · MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TENSIONER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (-1888-327-4236).
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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