NHTSA Recall 16V644000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V644000; Date: Sep. 6, 2016
If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Mazda Cx-3; 2013 Mazda Cx-5; 2014 Mazda Cx-5; 2015 Mazda Cx-5; 2016 Mazda Cx-5; 2010 Mazda MAZDA3; 2011 Mazda MAZDA3; 2012 Mazda MAZDA3; 2013 Mazda MAZDA3; 2012 Mazda MAZDA5; 2013 Mazda MAZDA5; 2014 Mazda MAZDA5; 2015 Mazda MAZDA5; 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3; 2011 Mazda Mazdaspeed3; 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3; 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3
Component: Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 580,455
Recall Summary:
Mazda north american operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 mazda3 and mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 cx-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 cx-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
How to Fix:
Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916h.
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: Mar 8, 2017
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