Re: Autonomous Vehicles NOT Ready for Prime-Time
Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 12:46 pm
More cool, untested, software. All to eek out another mile per gallon, maybe...
Statement on Recall of Certain 2018 and 2019 MY Mazda CX-5, Mazda6 and 2019 Mazda3 Vehicles
Powertrain Control Modules Concern
Mazda North American Operations
July 10, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC (July 10, 2019) – Mazda North American Operations has filed a Part 573 notification with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a safety defect on certain 2018 and 2019 Model Year CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. Loss of engine power or engine stall without the ability to be restarted can occur while driving, which may increase the risk of a crash. Mazda’s recall number is 3719F
On certain Powertrain Control Modules (PCM), the software controlling the hydraulic valve clearance adjuster may operate improperly when transitioning from cylinder deactivation to full cylinder activation modes. As a result, an intake valve rocker arm may come out of position and make contact with internal engine parts, which may cause an engine misfire, loss of engine power, and/or Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illumination.
Like how the tone of this attempts down-play the "come out of position and make contact with internal engine parts". Sounds as though they're sugar coating the reality of what will actually transpire. Don't want it, don't need it, didn't ask for it, and yet it's there like all of the other over-complicated, over-priced BS.
Statement on Recall of Certain 2018 and 2019 MY Mazda CX-5, Mazda6 and 2019 Mazda3 Vehicles
Powertrain Control Modules Concern
Mazda North American Operations
July 10, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC (July 10, 2019) – Mazda North American Operations has filed a Part 573 notification with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a safety defect on certain 2018 and 2019 Model Year CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. Loss of engine power or engine stall without the ability to be restarted can occur while driving, which may increase the risk of a crash. Mazda’s recall number is 3719F
On certain Powertrain Control Modules (PCM), the software controlling the hydraulic valve clearance adjuster may operate improperly when transitioning from cylinder deactivation to full cylinder activation modes. As a result, an intake valve rocker arm may come out of position and make contact with internal engine parts, which may cause an engine misfire, loss of engine power, and/or Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illumination.
Like how the tone of this attempts down-play the "come out of position and make contact with internal engine parts". Sounds as though they're sugar coating the reality of what will actually transpire. Don't want it, don't need it, didn't ask for it, and yet it's there like all of the other over-complicated, over-priced BS.