Mazda 6: Engine May Fail
Mazda 6 Recall Summary Mazda is recalling 161 Mazda 6 vehicles in the United Kingdom due to a manufacturing defect where piston pin clips may not have been installed correctly during engine assembly. This defect could cause the piston pins to shift out of position, potentially leading to engine damage and complete engine failure. Affected vehicles will need to have new connecting rods and pistons installed.
- Recalling firm
- MAZDA
- Product
- Vehicles: MAZDA 6. Units affected: 161
- Reason
- It is possible that the clips retaining the piston pins were not fitted correctly during engine assembly. The pins may come out of position and wear the cylinder bores. In the worst case the engine will stop and not restart. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit new connecting rods and pistons.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2011-05-26
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/2559db0f-299e-46bb-beaf-1d3be4650785