MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1995-02-21.
Recall campaignNHTSA 95V033000
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
5,760
Reported to NHTSA
1995-02-21
Owners notified
1995-03-03
Defect description
THE WIRE ROD USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS CAN DEVELOP MINUTE CRACKS CAUSING BREAKAGE OF THE SPRINGS.
Safety risk
THIS BREAKAGE CAN CAUSE ENGINE CHATTER, DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE PISTONS, AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SIXTEEN (16) VALVE SPRINGS IN THE ENGINE OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Notes
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.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.