1. Due to inappropriate software of the powertrain control module (PCM), the automatic idling restart (IR) may fail to restart the engine after idle stopping (i-stop), causing it to stall and increasing the risk of an accident;
2. Due to inappropriate software, the powertrain control module (PCM) may incorrectly judge the half clutch condition as a clutch disengaged condition and lower the engine torque to reduce the engine speed to idling condition.
This can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of an accident.
The Mazda 3 models affected by this recall were manufactured from 7 November 2018 to 5 September 2019 (Mazda 3 with M Hybrid and Manual Transmission), From 8 November 2018 to 3 July 2019 (Mazda 3 with M Hybrid).
Model series BP equipped with Mazda M Hybrid and automatic idling restart (IR) system.
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Published by Rapex
05/06/2020
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please get in touch with an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").
What should an owner do if there's a recall?
Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact a Mazda dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.
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