VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK
— Recall Campaign #98V206001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 40,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
98V206001
| Manufacturer: | Mazda Motor Corp. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 08, 1998 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 98V206001 |
| Units affected: | 40,000 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.
- Corrective action:
- 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).