EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Mazda “3, CX-30” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1721/19
Summary
On certain subject vehicles, it is possible that the powertrain control module (PCM) provides an inappropriate air/fuel ratio causing a lean condition. This may cause the engine to stall in motion, increasing the risk of an accident.
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Product
Passenger car — Mazda
- Brand
- Mazda
- Name / model
- 3, CX-30 · Model codes: BP; DM
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car under Mazda recall code: AK055A.
- Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 14 June and 1 October 2019 (Mazda 3 BP) and between 9 July and 1 October 2019 (Mazda CX-30 DM).
What is the risk?
- On certain subject vehicles, it is possible that the powertrain control module (PCM) provides an inappropriate air/fuel ratio causing a lean condition. This may cause the engine to stall in motion, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 25/10/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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