Mazda Engine Recall 00V134000 (31K Vehicles)

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.

Contacts

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).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Mazda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V134000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1998 Mazda 626	434	6	F
1999 Mazda 626	320	4	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1998 Mazda 626

434

1999 Mazda 626

320

Questions

Is the 00V134000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 00V134000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 00V134000 announced?

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS reported it to NHTSA on May 9, 2000. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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