Engine Belts And Pulleys problems of the 1998 Mazda 626 - part 2

The external spring for the timing belt tensioner broke. Also, engine was not running. This vehicle was not covered under recall 00v134000 for timing belt tensioner failure due to VIN.

While driving, at speed slightly above 25 mph, the vehicle stalled while engine was running. When vehicle was attempted to restart, all lights would work properly , car would not crank or reignite to start engine. Technical help attempted to jump start vehicle but was asked to stop attempt due to sound being broken timing belt. Vehicle is currently in summit automotive for the repairs, which must be paid for by the dealership who did not mention this recall to a buyer. With the power door locks, the locks engages to unlock itself whether the vehicle is on park or drive and at times locks itself not allowing driver or passenger to unlock door manually. With the door locks, the passengers and drivers can fatally die if needed to exit the vehicle in case of an emergency. Please contact me ASAP with regards to what I need to do, as a consumer and owner.

A spring became caught in the timing belt which caused it to break. While researching the consumer discovered that there was a safety recall issued for the consumer's vehicle. Based on the VIN the consumer vehicle should have been included but the consumer never received any notification.

While traveling at 30 mph tensioner belt fell off inside the engine and broke the timing belt. Vehicle stalled, and had to be towed to an independent repair shop.