Engine Belts And Pulleys problems of the 1999 Mazda 626

The contact owns a 1999 Mazda 626. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine compartment. A local mechanic stated that the external spring in the timing belt tensioner failed and damaged the engine. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v134000 (engine and engine cooling:engine); therefore, they would not assume responsibility for the repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired and the manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.

1. & 2. Timing belt tension spring broke, making vehicle inoperable & damaging timing belt. 3. Will have to pay for replacement of spring and belt as well as related labor. Old parts will be available. Note: Mazda issued a recall in 2000 for this part on some vehicles (campaign 00v134000) , one group of VIN # were provided nhtsb and then a correction was provided, but it stopped short of the # on my vehicle. Since the very problem described in the recall happened to my vehicle, I believe Mazda understated its recall.

The contact owns a 1999 Mazda 626. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost all power. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and he stated that the internal spring in the timing belt failed. The failure was similar to that of NHTSA campaign id number 00v134000 (engine and engine cooling:engine), however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was repaired. The current and failure mileages were 72,000. Updated 01-15-08. Updated 12/12/07.

: the contact stated when the manufacturer was called, knowledge of recall # 00v134000 for the timing belt tensioner spring was denied, then, the contact was informed the VIN was not included in any recall. The vehicle had stalled while driving 15 mph. The vehicle was towed to an independent service mechanic who determined that there was damage to the timing belt and a bolt that had been sheared off. The summary of the recall was similar to the stalling of the vehicle.

: the contact stated while making a turn at 20 mph, the vehicle stopped and would not move any further. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road, and then towed to an independent repair shop. The shop determined the spring for the timing belt fractured and a new timing kit needed to be installed. There was a NHTSA recall, #00v134000, for the engine. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Recall 00v134000 on 1999 Mazda 626 timing belt tensioner spring did not cover same part failure on same car(by VIN #).

I was driving and the car was losing speed even though my foot was on the gas pedal. I took my foot off for a moment and then pushed on the gas pedal again hoping to regain speed. I did not regain any speed, and it continued to drop. I was able to get a break in traffic where I could turn into a small parking lot to remove myself from traffic. As I began to make the turn I noticed that I had lost all power steering and had to turn the car manually. When I got into the parking lot, I had help attempting to jump the vehicle to see if that was the problem, but nothing worked. I called a tow truck and had the vehicle towed to my local mechanic. As they were attempting to locate the problem it was discovered that the timing belt had "jumped". This was caused by the tensioner spring breaking. In September of 2000, this part (tensioner spring) was recalled for doing exactly what it did on my car. The recall number is 00v134000. I spoke with the Mazda dealer and they told me that the part was recalled for my car, but not for my VIN. My VIN is:1yvgf22c5x5877638. I was appalled that the part was recalled for my car, for doing exactly what the bulletin said it would do, but that my VIN is not covered. How can this be so?.

1999 626 stalled due to a failure in the timing belt tensioner. The consumer discovered a recall had been issued for the same make model and year she has.

: the contact stated when the accelerator pedal was depressed at an intersection, the vehicle did not respond. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. The repair shop determined the external spring in the timing belt tensioner broke. There is a NHTSA recall, #00v134000, regarding the engine. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Nhtsa recall campaign 00v134000; Mazda issued a timing belt recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN, but the timing belt made noise like it was going to break. The timing belt kit. 2 serpentine belts, tensioner spring assembly and the idler pulley were replaced.

While driving vehicle stalled and would not restart. Vehicle was towed, and the timing chain was found to be defective. Dealer replaced timing belt and tensioner.

Vehicle continuously stalled when braking from 40 mph or more and when coming to a stop position. Vehicle had been to the dealer on two separate occasions. Dealer informed consumer that transmission needed to be replaced the first time, and the timing belt spring needed to be replaced the second time. Consumer had both parts replaced, but problem recurred.

Recall 00v134000 concerning timing belt failure. While driving at 55 mph vehicle stalled. The vehicle had just enough momentum to get over to the shoulder without causing a collision. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who determined that the timing belt was defective. Consumer's vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.

The vehicle experienced the same defect with the timing belt tensioner as stated in recall 00 v 134 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

The timing belt tensioner spring broke. The dealer stated there was a recall issued for this problem, however the vehicle identification number was not included.

Consumer stated that while driving heard a noise from engine and vehicle stalled. Dealer advised that the timing belt tensioner broke causing stall. Consumer contacted manfacturer regarding recall 00v134000. Mfr advised v. I. N. Is not included. Ts.

Consumer states that timing belt failed while driving, causing vehicle to stall. Related recall 00v134000, but consumer's vehicle not included due to VIN.

The timing belt tension spring broke and caused engine damage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repair.

Owner started having problems with stalling. She was told by Mazda that the external spring in timing belt tesioner broke. Mazda does have a recall 00v134000 on timing belt tensioner, please describe details.