Recall - Intake Manifold Shutter/Variable Tumble Valves: Overview
DEALER LETTER
ATTACHMENT I - DEALER INFORMATION
CONDITION OF CONCERN
On certain 2003 Protege vehicles, the tightening torque of the screws used for mounting the intake manifold shutter valve may have been lower than the specification. Engine vibration, air pulsation and normal action of the valve may cause the mounting screws to loosen or fall out. This may cause rough idling, noise and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination to engine misfiring adversely affecting the exhaust emissions.
SUBJECT VEHICLES
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Mazda will notify U.S. owners by first class mail beginning December 16, 2005.
PARTS INFORMATION
* Important notice: California Department of Motor Vehicles, Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in conjunction with the California Air Resources Board and the Environmental Protection Agency for the State of Massachusetts and Vermont, have implemented the Registration Renewal/Recall Tie-In Program, which requires the completion of Emission Recalls prior to registration renewal. Mazda dealers must provide customers with a Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction Certificate upon completion of the recall.
PARTS ORDERING
An initial shipment of Gasket Sets will be shipped to dealers based on the number of vehicles registered in their area. If, after December 16 you require additional Gasket Sets, they can be ordered through the normal eMDCS parts ordering process. If you require a manifold set, it too can be ordered through eMDCS.
Use MStore to order additional Campaign labels (1=sheet of 18 labels) and Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction certificates (1=50 certificates).
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL
An initial shipment of a Torque Driver Set and Jigs will be shipped to dealers directly from the vendor. Additional Torque Driver Sets and Jigs can be ordered through M-Store. They cannot be ordered on the eMDCS Parts Ordering system. These parts are not inventoried at the PDCs.
WARRANTY CLAIM PROCESSING INFORMATION
RENTAL CAR
A rental car may be provided to the customer if eligible based on the terms and conditions of the Rental Car Reimbursement Program, policy 12.0. Rental car reimbursements are available only on 2001 and newer vehicles within the mileage and time limitations under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. If the customer was placed in a rental car while the campaign was being completed, submit a separate claim/problem using the standard rental claim information.
Rental expenses exceeding the two-day limit will require prior DCSM Authorization, as outlined in the Rental Car Reimbursement Program policy.
VERIFY THE VEHICLE NEEDS THE RECALL
1. Verify the vehicle is within the following ranges:
If vehicle is not within the above ranges, return it to inventory or the customer.
2. Perform a Warranty Vehicle Inquiry using your eMDCS System and inspect vehicle for Campaign Label RECALL 3005C attached to the vehicle's hood or bulkhead.