NHTSA Recall 00V134000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V134000; Date: May. 9, 2000
The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting possible engine stalling.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Mazda 626; 1999 Mazda 626
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 31,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner could break.
How to Fix:
Dealers will check the tensioner installed and replace it if the vehicle is equipped with the affected tensioner.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began September 28, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mazda at 1-000-222-5500. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 28, 2000
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