NHTSA Recall 14V173000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V173000; Date: Apr. 3, 2014
Once the pcm assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Mazda MAZDA3; 2014 Mazda MAZDA6; 2015 Mazda MAZDA6
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 5,700
Recall Summary:
Mazda north America operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 mazda6 vehicles manufactured may 20, 2013, through December 4, 2013, and both equipped with a 2. 5l engine and a regenerative engine braking system. When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the power control module (pcm) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system.
How to Fix:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the pcm with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on may 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314d.
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: May 19, 2014
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