The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner could break.
The risk
The broken spring May get caught in the timing belt, resulting possible engine stalling.
The fix
Dealers will check the tensioner installed and replace it if the vehicle is equipped with the affected tensioner.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-134 (00V134000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 92004 |
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
| Component | Engine and engine cooling › Engine |
| Report date | May 9, 2000 |
| Owners notified | September 28, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 31,000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the engine & cooling
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-134 repair free?
Yes. Mazda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will check the tensioner installed and replace it if the vehicle is equipped with the affected tensioner.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 31,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.