NHTSA Complaint #10422484 — 2003 MAZDA PROTEGE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10422484
Vehicle	2003 MAZDA PROTEGE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	August 24, 2011
Date Filed	August 29, 2011
Mileage	56,197 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE TIGHTENING TORQUE OF THE SCREWS USED FOR MOUNTING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD SHUTTER VALVE LOOSENED AND FELL OUT (1 INTO THE SPARK PLUGS AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO PLUGS AND COILS).CAUSED MISFIRING, AFFECTING THE EXHAUST EMISSIONS. THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2006 BUT NOT FOR MY CAR'S VIN - BUT MY CAR HAD THE EXACT PROBLEM FROM THAT RECALL. WAITING TO SEE IF MAZDA WILL HONOR THIS RECALL AND PAY FOR REPAIRS/PARTS. *TR

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