MAZDA MAZDA3 2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V745000

Make Model Year
MAZDA MAZDA3 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-01-22 2017-11-21 2017-11-27

Production Dates: 2017-10-09 - 2017-10-18

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1717K

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 144

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mazda North American Operations "Mazda" is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3 vehicles, equipped with an incorrect exhaust valve spring. The incorrect exhaust valve spring may fail while driving, potentially causing an engine stall.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace any incorrect exhaust valve springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1717K.

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.