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Mazda 3 possible recall

  • 15-04-2010 9:37am
    #1
    Tabnabs
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    TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Mazda Motor Corp (7261.T) said on Thursday it would recall 89,822 Mazda3/Axela compact cars in Japan and China to fix a problem with the oil hose, and a further 191,503 sold elsewhere could be subject to repairs.

    In a filing with Japan's transport ministry, Mazda said driving on rough roads for an extended time could cause the oil hose to rub against the radiator's protective panel, causing oil to leak with wear. In the worst case, the car would be unable to start, it said.

    No accident or complaint had been reported in Japan from the defect, Mazda said.

    The Mazda3 model sold in the United States carries a different engine and is not subject to any repairs, a spokesman said. Mazda will decide how to repair the model in Europe and other markets according to safety regulations in each country, he said.
    source

    With the standard of engineering in Japanese cars in general, you would wonder what problems go unannounced with other brands?


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  • #2
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 40,652 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    In a filing with Japan's transport ministry, Mazda said driving on rough roads for an extended time could cause the oil hose to rub against the radiator's protective panel, causing oil to leak with wear. In the worst case, the car would be unable to start, it said.
    At least we don't have rough roads here!


  • #3
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    Dyflin wrote: »
    source

    With the standard of engineering in Japanese cars in general, you would wonder what problems go unannounced with other brands?

    This type of recall and issue is fairly run of the mill, there have been similar issues with the German marques (and likely all of them).

    The Toyota thing however (and their subsequent coverup) is fairly unique to them.


  • #4
    JHMEG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭JHMEG


    Have a look here. You won't find too many cars that haven't been recalled for something.

    http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp


  • #5
    Shane732
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,992 ✭✭✭Shane732


    JHMEG wrote: »
    Have a look here. You won't find too many cars that haven't been recalled for something.

    http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp

    Just pulled up the Ferrari F355 recall - the concern is "risk of fire". That's a pretty worrying concern!!


  • #6
    R.O.R
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,702 ✭✭✭✭R.O.R


    Shane732 wrote: »
    Just pulled up the Ferrari F355 recall - the concern is "risk of fire". That's a pretty worrying concern!!

    Meh, we had about 60 Focus's recalled for that reason earlier this year.


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  • #7
    JHMEG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭JHMEG


    Shane732 wrote: »
    Just pulled up the Ferrari F355 recall - the concern is "risk of fire". That's a pretty worrying concern!!

    And several to do with possible fuel leaks and the steering rack might fall out! Well... it is Italian!


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