Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
Your 2018 Mazda3 has a faulty exhaust valve spring that might not work right, which could cause your engine to stall while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If your engine stalls, it could lead to a crash, which could put you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Mazda will contact you and fix the issue for free by inspecting and replacing the faulty exhaust valve spring at a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3 vehicles, equipped with an incorrect exhaust valve spring. The incorrect exhaust valve spring may fail while driving, potentially causing an engine stall.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace any incorrect exhaust valve springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1717K.
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