Item Affected: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Date Announced: 09/06/2016
Description of Recall: 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.
Conequence: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Action Need To Fix It: 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.
Mileage: 96661
Color: Gray
Transmission: Automatic
Body Style: Sedan
City: ANTHONY, TX
Engine Type: 2.0L 4
Mileage: 160311
Color: Other
Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
Body Style: Hatchback
City: Omaha, NE
Engine Type: 154 hp 2L I4
Mileage: 165506
Color: White
Transmission: Automatic
Body Style: Sedan
City: Bridgeport, OH
Engine Type: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V