NHTSA Recall # | 122658 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V644000 |
MFG Compaign # | 9916H |
Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
Supplier | MAZDA |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | CX-3 |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE |
Date of notification | 08/03/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/06/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 26/12/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/09/16 |
Report created | 06/09/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 580455 |
Defect summary | Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 mazda3 and mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured november 18, 2008, to june 8, 2013, 2012-2015 mazda5 vehicles manufactured october 26, 2010, to june 22, 2015, 2016 cx-3 vehicles manufactured june 1, 2015, to december 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 cx-5 vehicles manufactured december 15, 2011, to december 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly. |
Consequence summary | If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began april 2017. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916h. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |