NHTSA Recall # | 46440 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 06V463000 |
MFG Compaign # | 4306K |
Manufacturer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Supplier | MAZDA |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MAZDA5 |
Model Year | 2006 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
Date of notification | 18/12/06 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/04/00 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/02/06 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 04/12/06 |
Report created | 04/12/06 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 9800 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin,and wyoming. The side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather. |
Consequence summary | As a result, when the door is opened the door latch pawl may remain in the open position resulting in the door not being able to be closed and latched. If the vehicle is operated with an open door it may allow an unbelted occupant to be ejected from the vehicle which could result in injury or death. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the sliding door latches with modified latches. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. |
Recall notes | Mazda recall no. 4306k. 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. |