Mazda 6: Engine Stalls Whilst Driving

Mazda 6 Recall Summary Certain Mazda 6 vehicles may experience engine stalling while driving due to a fault in the air conditioning system that causes the engine's safety system to shut down the engine. Mazda is recalling approximately 2,173 affected vehicles in the United Kingdom to install a short cord in the air conditioning clutch wiring. This recall affects Mazda 6 owners in the UK.

Recalling firm
MAZDA
Product
Vehicles: MAZDA 6. Units affected: 2,173
Reason
A surging noise from the air conditioner clutch may be interpreted as a fuel pressure leak by the engine management sensors. This will activate the fail safe system and shut the engine down. Remedy: Install a short cord (with condensor) in the air-conditioner magnetic clutch wiring harness.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2003-02-07
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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