NHTSA recall 98V-206 (98V206001)
engine and engine cooling recall reported September 8, 1998 - about 40,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 98V206001
- Also written as
- 98V-206
- Reported
- September 8, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- ~40,000
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT.
Why it is dangerous
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TENSIONER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-206 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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