NHTSA recall 95V-033 (95V033000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported February 21, 1995 - about 5,760 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V033000
Also written as: 95V-033
Reported: February 21, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~5,760
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

THE WIRE ROD USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS CAN DEVELOP MINUTE CRACKS CAUSING BREAKAGE OF THE SPRINGS.

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SIXTEEN (16) VALVE SPRINGS IN THE ENGINE OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-033 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda Protege - 1995

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