Mazda Engine Recall 95V033000 (5,760 Vehicles)

The problem

The wire rod used in the manufacture of the engine valve springs can develop minute cracks causing breakage of the springs.

The risk

This breakage can cause engine chatter, damage to the engine pistons, and cause the engine to stall increasing the potential for an accident.

The fix

Dealers will replace all sixteen (16) valve springs in the engine of the affected vehicles.

Contacts

System: engine; valves. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.5 Litre engine. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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 95V033000.
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
1995 Mazda Protege	0	5	A

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1995 Mazda Protege

Questions

Is the 95V033000 recall repair free?

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

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 95V033000?

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 95V033000 announced?

MAZDA reported it to NHTSA on February 21, 1995. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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