MAZDA MX6 1997: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| Make : MAZDA | Model : MX6 | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1996-12-11 - 1997-06-26 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V206001 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-11-20 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-09-08 | Date Added to Database: 1998-09-09 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp. | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 40000 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TENSIONER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN 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 MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '-1888-327-4236'. |
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