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Mazda MAZDA6 Recall 13V425: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

NHTSA campaign 13V425, reported September 24, 2013, 161,400 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V425Mazda North American Operations
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mazda MAZDA620092010201120122013