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Recall R/2018/087 — MAZDA Mazda3 — SOFTWARE ERROR CAN CAUSE ENGINE TO FAIL

UK DVSA (vehicle recalls) · United Kingdom · 2018-04-02 · Safety recall

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Agency
UK DVSA (vehicle recalls)
Recall identifier
R/2018/087
Date of alert
2018-04-02
Country / jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Risk level
Safety recall
Risk type
recall
Brand
MAZDA
Product category
vehicle
Product type
vehicle
Reported risk: On the subject vehicles the engine protection logic does not work properly. When the engine speed reaches maximum with no engine load present � the software is unable to cut the engine. This could in extreme cases cause catastrophic engine failure. Immediate and catastrophic engine damage may result. Remedy: Re-program the engine protection software within the PCM.
Primary source: https://www.check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk/recall-type/vehicle/make/MAZDA/

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