Mazda 3: Engine Mounting May Fail Under Sudden Acceleration
Recall Summary Mazda is recalling 7,930 Mazda 3 and Mazda 5 vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because an engine mounting bolt may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing. If the bolt is loose, the engine mounting could fail when the vehicle accelerates suddenly. Dealers will inspect the bolt and tighten or replace it if necessary.
- Recalling firm
- MAZDA
- Product
- Vehicles: MAZDA 3, MAZDA 5. Units affected: 7,930
- Reason
- It has been identified that the number 4 engine mounting bolt may not have been tightened to the correct torque during production. This could result in the engine mounting failing under sudden acceleration. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the mounting bolt checked for compliance. Should the torque on the subject bolt be found to be outside of the specification.The appropriate action as described in the technical instruction will be applied as necessary.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-04-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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