Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #19V907000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V907000 by Mazda North American Operations. Affecting 2019-2020 mazda3 vehicles Includes 35,390 affected units, Emergency Braking Can Activate Unexpectedly, component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2019-2020 mazda3 vehicles

Defect Summary

Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 mazda3 vehicles. the smart brake system (sbs) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the sbs software. in addition, vehicles with certain production dates will receive an instrument cluster software update or replacement and a replacement owner's manual. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began february 14, 2020. owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. mazda's number for this recall is 4219l.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V907000
Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
Report Received Date: 2019-12-19T00:00:00
Subject: Emergency braking can activate unexpectedly
Component: Forward Collision Avoidance
Potentially Affected Units: 35,390

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 4219L
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 mazda3 vehicles. the smart brake system (sbs) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle.
Consequence Summary: Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the sbs software. in addition, vehicles with certain production dates will receive an instrument cluster software update or replacement and a replacement owner's manual. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began february 14, 2020. owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. mazda's number for this recall is 4219l.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 94.54

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SID: row-xx45_bguw~8738
NHTSA ID: 19V907000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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