Mazda 3: Engine May Seize
Mazda 3 Recall Summary Mazda is recalling 181 Mazda 3 vehicles in the United Kingdom due to a potential misalignment in the engine's oil feed system that could restrict oil flow. If the issue goes unaddressed, the engine may malfunction once the vehicle reaches over 62,000 miles. Affected vehicles will be inspected and fitted with a new partial engine if needed.
- Recalling firm
- MAZDA
- Product
- Vehicles: MAZDA 3. Units affected: 181
- Reason
- It has been identified that on a small number of vehicles the oil feed in the cylinder head and camshaft carrier may not be correctly aligned allowing the oil flow to be restricted. If this this allowed to continue it is likely to result in an engine malfunction when the mileage exceeds 62000. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be checked for their presence in the affected range and fitted with a new partial engine if so identified.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2006-08-16
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/61a5e3c4-d62a-4464-97b3-802b626512dc