Mazda E2000 Recall R/2004/071: Possibility Of Power Steering Fluid Leakage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Sep 2004
- Launched
- 537
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/071
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled E2000 vehicles built between 20 August 1999 and 26 October 2001. The radiation of heat from the exhaust pipe may cause heat deterioration of the high pressure steering hoses. The dealer will replace the high-pressure hoses on all the affected vehicles with ones fitted with additional heat resistance material. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The radiation of heat from the exhaust pipe may cause heat deterioration of the high pressure steering hoses. This will result in cracking of the hoses and the leak of steering fluid.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE Defect: The radiation of heat from the exhaust pipe may cause heat deterioration of the high pressure steering hoses. This will result in cracking of the hoses and the leak of steering fluid. Remedy: Replace the high-pressure hoses on all the affected vehicles with ones fitted with additional heat resistance material.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause heat deterioration of the high pressure steering hoses.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the high-pressure hoses on all the affected vehicles with ones fitted with additional heat resistance material.
Are You Affected?
E2000 built between 20 August 1999 and 26 October 2001 may be included. Mazda estimates 537 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/2004/071. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX-60Instrument cluster module software concern | Urgent | R/2024/473 | |
| CX-60On affected vehicles a fault relating to the Steering rack could result in the driver experiencing a sudden increase in the effort required to steer the vehicle. This could increase the risk of an accident in certain circumstances | Urgent | R/2024/020 | |
| MAZDA3The plastic logo on the steering wheel centre may shatter and project fragments into the vehicle interior during an air bag deployment | Urgent | R/2021/273 | |
| Mazda 2Steering may fail | Urgent | R/2016/143 | |
| RX8Loss of steering may occur | Urgent | R/2005/114 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2004/112 on 18 Sep 2004, for pulley may detach from the power steering oil pump. The one launched after it was R/2005/114 on 10 Aug 2005, for loss of steering may occur. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/071, launched 23 September 2004. 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.