After earlier today Japanese manufacturer Mazda announced it will begin recalling previous generation Mazda3 vehicles in Australia, the British division of the manufacturer did the same thing, but added a new model to the recall.
The same problem with the Electro Hydraulic Power Assist System (EHPAS) is affecting British Mazdas as well, but this time not only the Mazda3, but the Mazda5 as well. The models affected have been manufactured between April 2007 and November 2008.
Mazda says it has 10,268 vehicles potentially affected by the problem in the UK, namely Mazda3 powered by 1.6 diesel and 2.0 petrol engines and Mazda5 propelled by 1.8 and 2.0 petrol units. So far, two reports of malfunctioning steering have been submitted to Mazda in the UK, but no injuries have been reported.
The problem with the power steering comes from leftover particles from the inside of the hydraulic pipes. Although besides a lit power steering malfunction indicator lamp and a bit more hard time while parking and maneuvering in small spaces nothing will happen to the car, Mazda is playing it safe and says it will begin the recall in October.
As usual in such cases, the repair work will be done free of charge at Mazda dealerships and services. The carmaker estimates the repair time will take anywhere in between 90 and 110 minutes depending on the model.
Mazda will clean the steering gear box, replace the power steering oil and install a new power steering pipe assembly. Drivers who experience problems until the recall begins are advised to contact Mazda.
The same problem with the Electro Hydraulic Power Assist System (EHPAS) is affecting British Mazdas as well, but this time not only the Mazda3, but the Mazda5 as well. The models affected have been manufactured between April 2007 and November 2008.
Mazda says it has 10,268 vehicles potentially affected by the problem in the UK, namely Mazda3 powered by 1.6 diesel and 2.0 petrol engines and Mazda5 propelled by 1.8 and 2.0 petrol units. So far, two reports of malfunctioning steering have been submitted to Mazda in the UK, but no injuries have been reported.
The problem with the power steering comes from leftover particles from the inside of the hydraulic pipes. Although besides a lit power steering malfunction indicator lamp and a bit more hard time while parking and maneuvering in small spaces nothing will happen to the car, Mazda is playing it safe and says it will begin the recall in October.
As usual in such cases, the repair work will be done free of charge at Mazda dealerships and services. The carmaker estimates the repair time will take anywhere in between 90 and 110 minutes depending on the model.
Mazda will clean the steering gear box, replace the power steering oil and install a new power steering pipe assembly. Drivers who experience problems until the recall begins are advised to contact Mazda.