MAZDA 3 ( 08/04/2004 – 08/09/2004) DEFECT: 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.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will be checked for their presence in the affected range and fitted with a new partial engine if so identified.
| Recall Launch Date | 16/08/2006 |
| Recall No. | R/2006/114 |
| Models Affected | MAZDA 3 (FITTED WITH DV6 DIESEL ENGINE) |
| Manufacturer Ref | |
| VIN Start | JMZBK1*32**161611 |
| VIN end | JMZBK1*32**201364 |
| Build Start | 08/04/2004 |
| Build end | 08/09/2004 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 181 |
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