Mazda · Canada · High
Mazda 626: Engine
Affects Mazda 626 · 1998 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, an external spring in the timing belt auto tensioner may break. The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting in possible engine stalling. Correction: Dealers will inspect the tensioner on affected vehicles and replace if necessary.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational