Recall 95V-033
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recalled the 1995 Mazda Protege: Engine and engine cooling (engine).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 95V-033
- Reported
- February 21, 1995
- Vehicles affected
- 5,760 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The wire rod used in the manufacture of the engine valve springs can develop minute cracks causing breakage of the springs.
The risk
This breakage can cause engine chatter, damage to the engine pistons, and cause the engine to stall increasing the potential for an accident.
The fix
Dealers will replace all sixteen (16) valve springs in the engine of the affected vehicles.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Mazda Protege 1995