MAZDA PROTEGE 1995: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V033000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | PROTEGE | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-03-03 | 1995-02-21 | 1995-02-27 |
Production Dates: 1994-10-01 - 1994-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5760
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE WIRE ROD USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS CAN DEVELOP MINUTE CRACKS CAUSING BREAKAGE OF THE SPRINGS.
THIS BREAKAGE CAN CAUSE ENGINE CHATTER, DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE PISTONS, AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SIXTEEN "16" VALVE SPRINGS IN THE ENGINE OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
SYSTEM: ENGINE; VALVES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITRE ENGINE.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
