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Recall 1998225 — FORD PROBE – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1998225 — FORD PROBE

Transport CanadaMedium Risk

November 16, 1998

1997 FORD PROBETransport Canada Recall #1998225

ENGINE

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.

150 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 98S30

Affected Vehicles

1997 FORD PROBE

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