MAZDA MAZDA6 2009: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V631000

Make Model Year
MAZDA MAZDA6 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-18 2018-09-14 2018-09-20

Production Dates: 2008-02-04 - 2010-10-01

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2818I

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 50176

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Mazda North American Operations "Mazda" is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.

Consequence

Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I.

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.