MAZDA MAZDA6 2009: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V043000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | MAZDA6 | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2009-02-13 | 2009-02-04 | 2009-02-04 |
Production Dates: 2008-04-08 - 2008-11-07
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 5209A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 29000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE DOOR UNLATCHED COULD LEAD TO AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT BEING EJECTED AND COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURY.
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.
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 .
