NHTSA Recall # | 141900 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V272000 |
MFG Compaign # | 3219D |
Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
Supplier | MAZDA |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MAZDA3 |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
Date of notification | 07/05/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/07/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 18/07/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 04/04/19 |
Report created | 07/04/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 187880 |
Defect summary | Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility. |
Consequence summary | Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash. |
Corrective action | Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began may 7, 2019. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219d. |
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). |