NHTSA Recall 17V393000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V393000; Date: Jun. 22, 2017
If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Mazda MAZDA3; 2015 Mazda MAZDA3; 2016 Mazda MAZDA3; 2014 Mazda MAZDA6; 2015 Mazda MAZDA6
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 227,814
Recall Summary:
Mazda north american operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 mazda6 and 2014-2016 mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
How to Fix:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217f.
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: Dec 8, 2017
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