Make : FORD | Model : PROBE | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19961211 - 19970610 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V206002 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19981123 | Date Received by ODI: 19981103 | Date Added to Database: 19981106 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5700 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TENSIONER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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