Mazda North American Operations recall 13V425
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Mazda North American Operations
- Units affected
- 161,400
- Recall opened
- Oct 29, 2013
- Report date
- Sep 24, 2013
- Manufacturer campaign
- 7013I
- Type
- Vehicle
Related investigation
NHTSA opened an investigation that led to this recall.
Affected vehicles (1)
- MAZDA MAZDA62009–2013
Component / system
Defect
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.
Risk / consequence
If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door latch mechanism would not engage and the door might open while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of accident or injury.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013I.
Source: NHTSA campaign 13V425000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.