NHTSA Recall # | 56332 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 05V412000 |
MFG Compaign # | 3605J |
Manufacturer | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS |
Supplier | MAZDA |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MAZDA5 |
Model Year | 2006 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
Date of notification | 26/10/05 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/04/05 |
End date of manufacturing | 16/09/05 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 19/09/05 |
Report created | 20/09/05 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 7000 |
Defect summary | On certain sport utility vehicles, a heat buildup in the exhaust system can occur. |
Consequence summary | This condition could result in a fire. |
Corrective action | Mazda instructed owners (september 16, 2005) to bring in their vehicles and will be given a rental or loaner vehicle at no cost while mazda repairs these vehicles. The recall began on october 26, 2005. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. |
Recall notes | Mazda recall no. 3605j. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |