Issue ID | 447191 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10045673 |
Manufacurer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | 626 |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 27/10/03 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Re: technical service bulletin# nhtsa 00v134000/recall 00v134000: timing belt tensioner spring defect. I have a 1998 mazda 626 vin#[xxx]. On 10-27-03 i had to take my car in for service because the timing belt tensioner spring broke causing damage to the timing belt. The technician informed me that there was a recall on this. I call mazda and gave them all the information and they said that there was nothing they could do. I think that mazda should have to pay for this! It was a recall. *la *scc *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90097 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | MT. WASHINGTON, KY |
VIN pattern | 1YVGF22C1W5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 25/09/00 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | NEIL HUFFMAN MAZDA |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | LOUISVILLE |
Dealer's state code | KY |
Dealer's ZIP code | 40216 |