MAZDA 626 1999: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V134000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | 626 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-09-28 | 2000-05-09 | 2000-05-10 |
Production Dates: 1997-08-22 - 1998-08-28
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 92004
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 31000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COULD BREAK.
THE BROKEN SPRING MAY GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT, RESULTING POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TENSIONER INSTALLED AND REPLACE IT IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE AFFECTED TENSIONER.
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'.
