Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #14V173000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V173000 by Mazda North American Operations. Affecting 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 Includes 5,700 affected units, Charging System Shutdown may cause Engine Stall, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.