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Recall 1998178 — Mazda 626 – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1998178 — MAZDA 626

Transport CanadaMedium Risk

September 11, 1998

1997 MAZDA 626Transport Canada Recall #1998178

ENGINE

The official notice

Defect

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.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Vehicles will be inspected and affected tensioners will be replaced.

4,189 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 76810Updated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1997 MAZDA 6264 recalls