Mazda Motor Corp. | NHTSA Recall #11V329000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V329000 by Mazda Motor Corp.. Includes 103,300 affected units, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mazda is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 mazda3 and mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured from january 7, 2008, through november 28, 2008. the ground terminal of the windshield wiper motor may have been inadvertently bent during assembly. if this condition exists then over time the electrical resistance of the motor circuit may increase up to a point that the windshield wipers would not work.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the wiper motor free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before july 15, 2011. owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V329000

Manufacturer: Mazda Motor Corp.

Report Received Date: 2011-06-15T00:00:00

Subject: Windshield wiper motor

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 103,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 6411F

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mazda is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 mazda3 and mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured from january 7, 2008, through november 28, 2008. the ground terminal of the windshield wiper motor may have been inadvertently bent during assembly. if this condition exists then over time the electrical resistance of the motor circuit may increase up to a point that the windshield wipers would not work.

Consequence Summary: The loss of wiper function in adverse weather could potentially increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the wiper motor free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before july 15, 2011. owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V329000

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