Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #18V631000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V631000 by Mazda North American Operations. Affecting 2009-2010 mazda mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia Includes 50,176 affected units, Road Salt Causing Corrosion of Cross Member, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2009-2010 mazda mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia

Defect Summary

Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 mazda mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. the front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.

Corrective Action

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. the recall began march 18, 2019. owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. mazda's number for this recall is 2818i.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V631000
Report Received Date: 2018-09-14T00:00:00
Subject: Road salt causing corrosion of cross member
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 50,176

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2818I
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 mazda mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. the front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.
Consequence Summary: Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. the recall began march 18, 2019. owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. mazda's number for this recall is 2818i.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 46.53

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NHTSA ID: 18V631000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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