Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #19V323000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V323000 by Mazda North American Operations. Affecting 2011-2013 mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland,massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin Includes 51,118 affected units, Road Salt Causing Corrosion of Cross Member, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2011-2013 mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland,massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin

Defect Summary

Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland,massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. 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 june 13, 2019. owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. mazda's number for this recall is 2818i. note: this recall is an expansion of recall 18v-631.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V323000
Report Received Date: 2019-04-25T00:00:00
Subject: Road salt causing corrosion of cross member
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 51,118

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2818I
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland,massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. 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 june 13, 2019. owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. mazda's number for this recall is 2818i. note: this recall is an expansion of recall 18v-631.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 48.27

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NHTSA ID: 19V323000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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