NHTSA Recall # | 142475 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V907000 |
MFG Compaign # | 4219L |
Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
Supplier | MAZDA |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MAZDA3 |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGE |
Date of notification | 14/02/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 25/09/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 23/10/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 19/12/19 |
Report created | 19/12/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 35390 |
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. |
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). |