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Mazda - Software error can cause engine to fail

Official notice

2 Apr 2018

MediumDVSA

An official DVSA notice concerns Mazda - Software error can cause engine to fail. Software error can cause engine to fail Published 2018-04-02.

What to do now

Re-program the engine protection software within the pcm.

Units affected

4,858

Recall number

R-2018-087

Official notice

2018-04-02

The hazard

Software error can cause engine to fail

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

CX-3

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Affected products

Product 1

MAZDA CX-3

Units affected

4,858

Risk / hazard

Software error can cause engine to fail

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Mazda

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Mazda. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

DVSA recall R-2018-087

App estimate

medium

Recall details

Recall number

R-2018-087

Campaign number

AJ004A

Units affected

4,858

Classification

DVSA recall R-2018-087

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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