Mazda and Hyundai send out recall orders

Gasgoo.com (Shanghai June 16) - Another large national recall is underway, with the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine ordering a massive recall of Mazda3s and the Beijing Hyundai Sonata MoInCa, China Business News reported today.

The Mazda Motor Corporation along with Changan Ford Mazda announced yesterday a recall of 14,333 of the over 80,000 Mazda3s (pictured above) built between January 15, 2008 and March 31, 2009. The cars in question have a flaw in the cables connecting the front windshield wipers, which could prevent the wipers from functioning properly.

On the same day, Beijing Hyundai put out a recall order targeting MoInCa Sonatas (pictured below) built between August 1 and October 31 of 2010. The cars in question may have problems with the water cooling system which could cause thier engines to malfunction.

Both companies will provide free inspection and repair of affected vehicles.