Mazda CX-3, MAZDA2 Recall R/2017/203: Brake Hose Retaining Clip May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jul 2017
- Launched
- 650
- vehicles in the UK
- AH021A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled CX-3, MAZDA2 vehicles built between 20 May 2016 and 31 May 2016. Surface finishing of brake hose retaining clip may be insufficient causing possibility of corrosion and failure of clip. The dealer will replace brake hose clips with modified ones. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Surface finishing of brake hose retaining clip may be insufficient causing possibility of corrosion and failure of clip.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE HOSE RETAINING CLIP MAY FAIL. Defect: Surface finishing of brake hose retaining clip may be insufficient causing possibility of corrosion and failure of clip. Remedy: Replace brake hose clips with modified ones
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause possibility of corrosion and failure of clip.
The Fix
The dealer will replace brake hose clips with modified ones.
Are You Affected?
CX-3, MAZDA2 built between 20 May 2016 and 31 May 2016 may be included. Mazda estimates 650 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 campaign code AH021A or the DVSA reference R/2017/203. 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-3, CX-5, MAZDA2, MAZDA3 and 2 moreLow pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed | Urgent | R/2021/435 | |
| MAZDA2Takata passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended | Urgent | R/2018/319 | |
| MAZDA2Vehicles may be fitted with an incorrect purge valve bracket | Low | R/2018/256 | |
| CX-3, MX5Control logic which monitors the charging control program fails to divert electrical power away from capacitor in the event of a fault | Urgent | R/2018/237 | |
| CX-3, MAZDA2, MAZDA3Software error can cause engine to fail | Low | R/2018/087 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2017/163 on 31 May 2017, for tailgate may drop down without warning. The one launched after it was R/2017/016 on 1 Aug 2017, for lower balljoint may fail. You can also see every Mazda recall, the Mazda MAZDA2 recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/203, launched 14 July 2017. 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.