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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     MAZDA / 626     1997
     MAZDA / MX6     1997
Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC Mfr's Report Date: SEP 02, 1998
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V206001 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 40000
Summary:
 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT.
Consequence:
 THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TENSIONER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
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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