Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 98V-206 · Mazda vehicles
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recall 98V-206 covers 40,000 Mazda vehicles for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V206001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TENSIONER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 11, 1996 to June 26, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.