NHTSA Recall 17V744000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V744000; Date: Nov. 21, 2017
Contact with the muffler may damage the trailer wiring harness, potentially resulting in the trailer lighting being inoperative, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Mazda Cx-5
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 1,076
Recall Summary:
Mazda north american operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2017 cx-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. This harness may be routed such that there is insufficient clearance between the harness and the exhaust muffler, allowing the wiring harness to contact the muffler.
How to Fix:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the trailer hitch harness away from the muffler, replacing the harness if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1617k.
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: Jan 22, 2018
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