2012 MAZDA MAZDA3 RECALL - #16V644000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 MAZDA MAZDA3 |
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| Manufacturer |
Mazda North American Operations |
| Manufactured between |
11/18/2008 - 6/8/2013 |
| Recalled on |
9/6/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Mazda North American Operations |
| Owners Notified on |
3/8/2017 |
| # Affected |
580,455 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE |
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| Description |
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly. |
| Consequences |
If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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