1997 MAZDA 626 Recall 18730 Details
 

1997 Mazda 626	Recalls & TSB's >> Recall Lookup >> 1997 >> Mazda >> 626
NHTSA Campaign #:	98V206001
Make:	Mazda
Model:	626
Year:	1997
Component:	Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufacturers Involved:	Mazda (north america),inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	12/11/1996
End Date Of Manufacturing:	06/26/1997
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	40000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	11/20/1998
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mazda north american operations
Date Report Received By ODI:	09/08/1998
Date Added To File:	09/09/1998
Defect Summary:	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. an external spring in the timing belt tensioner can break and get caught in the timing belt.
Consequence Summary:	This condition can result in possible engine stalling.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will inspect the tensioner and replace it if necessary.
Further 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).

1997 Mazda 626 Engine and engine cooling:engine Recall