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1997 Mazda MX6 Base 2dr Coupe Auto
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Front Wheel Drive, 2-Door Coupe, Sub-Compact
23 mpg city / 31 mpg hwy
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23 mpg city / 31 mpg hwy
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Issued: 1998-09-09
DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT.THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RESOLUTION
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).
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT.THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RESOLUTION
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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