Recall 00V-134: 1998–1999 Mazda 626

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2000, covering about 31,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-134
Report date
May 9, 2000
Vehicles affected
31,000
Owners notified
Sep 28, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner could break.

The risk

The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting possible engine stalling.

The fix

Dealers will check the tensioner installed and replace it if the vehicle is equipped with the affected tensioner.

Notes

Owner notification began september 28, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-000-222-5500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Engine
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V134000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mazda 6261998, 1999All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-134?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner could break.

How is recall 00V-134 fixed?

Dealers will check the tensioner installed and replace it if the vehicle is equipped with the affected tensioner.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.