NHTSA Recall 13V425000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V425000; Date: Sep. 24, 2013
If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door latch mechanism would not engage and the door might open while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of accident or injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Mazda MAZDA6; 2010 Mazda MAZDA6; 2011 Mazda MAZDA6; 2012 Mazda MAZDA6; 2013 Mazda MAZDA6
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 161,400
Recall Summary:
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.
How to Fix:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013i.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 29, 2013
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