Mazda 6 Recall R/2003/018: Engine Stalls Whilst Driving, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Feb 2003
- Launched
- 2,173
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/018
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled 6 vehicles built between 3 June 2002 and 28 November 2002. A surging noise from the air conditioner clutch may be interpreted as a fuel pressure leak by the engine management sensors. The dealer will install a short cord (with condensor) in the air-conditioner magnetic clutch wiring harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A surging noise from the air conditioner clutch may be interpreted as a fuel pressure leak by the engine management sensors. This will activate the fail safe system and shut the engine down.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE STALLS WHILST DRIVING Defect: A surging noise from the air conditioner clutch may be interpreted as a fuel pressure leak by the engine management sensors. This will activate the fail safe system and shut the engine down. Remedy: Install a short cord (with condensor) in the air-conditioner magnetic clutch wiring harness.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine stalls whilst driving.
The Fix
The dealer will install a short cord (with condensor) in the air-conditioner magnetic clutch wiring harness.
Are You Affected?
6 built between 3 June 2002 and 28 November 2002 may be included. Mazda estimates 2,173 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/2003/018. 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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| 2, 3, 6Mounting points for seat runner may fail | Low | R/2017/150 | |
| 6Airbag may malfunction | Urgent | R/2017/048 | |
| 6, BT-50, RX8Driver's front airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2016/084 | |
| 3, 6Engine may stall | Urgent | R/2014/134 | |
| 6Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2013/047 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2002/118 on 13 Sep 2002, for stop lamps may not work. The one launched after it was R/2003/058 on 27 Apr 2003, for front steering knuckle may have cracked. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/018, launched 7 February 2003. 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.