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MAZDA MAZDA 3 (FITTED WITH DV6 DIESEL ENGINE) Recall

Engine may seize
MAZDA MAZDA 3 (FITTED WITH DV6 DIESEL ENGINE) recall Aug 2006MAZDA announced a problem with the MAZDA 3 (FITTED WITH DV6 DIESEL ENGINE) affecting a total of 181 vehicles.

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 62,000. Vehicles built from 04/08/2004 to 09/08/2004 are at risk.

Recalled vehicles will be checked for their presence in the affected range, and fitted with a new partial engine if so identified.

Vehicles with the following identification numbers are affected:

JMZBK1*32**161611 to JMZBK1*32**201364

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If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should find your nearest MAZDA dealer who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.

Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).

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