NHTSA Recall # | 151492 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V323000 |
MFG Compaign # | 2818I |
Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
Supplier | MAZDA |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MAZDA6 |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | STRUCTURE |
Date of notification | 13/06/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/07/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 24/08/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 25/04/19 |
Report created | 25/04/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 51118 |
Defect summary | Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland,massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt. |
Consequence summary | Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. The recall began june 13, 2019. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818i. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 18v-631. |
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). |