NHTSA Recall 98V206002
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V206002; Date: Nov. 3, 1998
This condition can result in possible engine stalling.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Ford Probe
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 5,700
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner can break and get caught in the timing belt.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the tensioner and replace it if necessary.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin 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 Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (-1888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 23, 1998
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