EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Mazda “MX-30 (DR)” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00247/21
Summary
Due to a defect in the Motor Hill Assist (MHA), when the vehicle is crossing from the slippery road surface (i.e. icy condition)to a high friction surface and the driver applies the brake immediately, it is possible that the vehicle may take off suddenly after the brake is released, increasing the risk of an accident.Furthermore, the stop lamps may illuminate when driving reverse even though the brake pedal is not…
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Product
Passenger car — Mazda
- Brand
- Mazda
- Name / model
- MX-30 (DR) · e13*2007/46*2300*00; e13*2007/46*2300*01
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 19 May and 4 December 2020.
What is the risk?
- Due to a defect in the Motor Hill Assist (MHA), when the vehicle is crossing from the slippery road surface (i.e. icy condition)to a high friction surface and the driver applies the brake immediately, it is possible that the vehicle may take off suddenly after the brake is released, increasing the risk of an accident.Furthermore, the stop lamps may illuminate when driving reverse even though the brake pedal is not depressed, due too inappropriate lighting control logic in the powertrain control module.
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: 15/02/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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