Make : MAZDA | Model : PROTEGE | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19941001 - 19941101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V033000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19950303 | Date Received by ODI: 19950221 | Date Added to Database: 19950227 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5760 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE WIRE ROD USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS CAN DEVELOP MINUTE CRACKS CAUSING BREAKAGE OF THE SPRINGS. |
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Consequence:
THIS BREAKAGE CAN CAUSE ENGINE CHATTER, DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE PISTONS, AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SIXTEEN (16) VALVE SPRINGS IN THE ENGINE OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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