Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #17V744000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V744000 by Mazda North American Operations. Affecting 2017 cx-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness Includes 1,076 affected units, Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness May Short Circuit, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017 cx-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V744000
Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
Report Received Date: 2017-11-21T00:00:00
Subject: Trailer hitch wiring harness may short circuit
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,076

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 1617K
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 68.77

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NHTSA ID: 17V744000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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