NHTSA Recall 00V134000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 31,000 vehicles. It affects 1998–1999 Mazda 626.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V134000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 92004 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | May 9, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 28, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner could break.
Safety risk
The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting possible engine stalling.
Remedy
Dealers will check the tensioner installed and replace it if the vehicle is equipped with the affected tensioner.
Notes
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V134000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.