MAZDA MAZDA6 2009: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| Make : MAZDA | Model : MAZDA6 | Year : 2009 |
| Build Dates : 2008-04-08 - 2008-11-07 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 09V043000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2009-02-13 | Date Received by ODI: 2009-02-04 | Date Added to Database: 2009-02-04 |
| Manufacturers Involved: MAZDA MOTOR CORP | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 5209A | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 29000 | ||
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Summary:
MAZDA IS RECALLING 29,000 MY 2009 MAZDA6. THE OUTER DOOR HANDLES MAY STICK WHICH MAY PREVENT THE DOOR FROM LATCHING. THIS SITUATION MAY ALLOW THE DOOR TO OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. |
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Consequence:
DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE DOOR UNLATCHED COULD LEAD TO AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT BEING EJECTED AND COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DOOR HANDLES AND IF NECESSARY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE HANDLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
MAZDA RECALL NO. 5209A.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
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