MAZDA MAZDA6 2009: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V425000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | MAZDA6 | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-10-29 | 2013-09-24 | 2013-09-25 |
Production Dates: 2008-02-04 - 2012-08-24
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 7013I
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 161400
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
