Mazda : Engine May Stall Whilst Driving
Mazda 626 Recall Summary Mazda is recalling 116 Mazda 626 vehicles in the United Kingdom because the engine may stop while driving and cannot be restarted. The problem is caused by a faulty spill valve in the fuel injection pump that can fail over time, preventing fuel from reaching the engine. Mazda will inspect the affected vehicles' fuel injection pumps and replace the spill valves if needed.
- Recalling firm
- MAZDA
- Product
- Vehicles: MAZDA, MAZDA 626. Units affected: 116
- Reason
- The engine may stop while driving and can not be restarted. The strength of the inner part of the spill valve on the fuel injection pump is insufficient and may fail as a result of repeated injection pressure. As a result fuel can not be injected into the combustion chambers. Remedy: Recall the potentially affected vehicles examine the fuel injection pump and where appropriate replace the spill valves with quality assured units.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1998-09-07
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/4bbc0e97-35c8-4db4-93cf-fbcf2badf537