Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #19V272000
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 187,880 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V272000
| Manufacturer: | Mazda Motor Corp. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 04, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V272000 |
| Units affected: | 187,880 |
- Description:
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
- Consequeces:
- Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
- Corrective action:
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.
- 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.