Mazda Xedos Recall R/1994/028: Engine Wiring Harness, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Jun 1994
- Launched
- 1,972
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1994/028
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled Xedos vehicles built between 1 February 1992 and 31 August 1993. The engine wiring harness may chafe on the anti-lock braking control valve bracket. The dealer will install a plastic protector sleeve to the wiring harness in the area of the ABS control valve bracket. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine wiring harness may chafe on the anti-lock braking control valve bracket. As a result the wiring may short leading to failure of the ignition or fuel injection system causing the engine to stop without warning.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE WIRING HARNESS Defect: The engine wiring harness may chafe on the anti-lock braking control valve bracket. As a result the wiring may short leading to failure of the ignition or fuel injection system causing the engine to stop without warning. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and install a plastic protector sleeve to the wiring harness in the area of the ABS control valve bracket. Any section of the harness found to be damaged through contact will be repaired prior to sheathing.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to failure of the ignition or fuel injection system causing the engine to stop without warning.
The Fix
The dealer will install a plastic protector sleeve to the wiring harness in the area of the ABS control valve bracket.
Are You Affected?
Xedos built between 1 February 1992 and 31 August 1993 may be included. Mazda estimates 1,972 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1994/028. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/1993/073 on 4 Dec 1993, for chafing of headlamp wiring. The one launched after it was R/1996/080 on 23 Oct 1996, for contamination of braking system fluid. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 1994 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1994/028, launched 24 June 1994. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.