MAZDA MAZDA3 2016: PARKING BRAKE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V393000

Make Model Year
MAZDA MAZDA3 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-12-08 2017-06-22 2017-06-22

Production Dates: 2014-01-06 - 2016-09-02

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1217F

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 227814

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mazda North American Operations "Mazda" is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.

Consequence

If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217F.

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.