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Mazda MAZDA6 Recall 16V753: Turn signals may not cancel automatically, risking crashes

NHTSA campaign 16V753, reported October 18, 2016, 180 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2017 Mazda6 vehicles built between August 12, 2016 and September 28, 2016 and equipped with optional accessory fog lights may have an incorrect combination switch installed. As a result, the turn signals may not automatically cancel when the steering wheel is rotated. These vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and associated equipment.

If a turn signal keeps flashing after a turn or lane change, other drivers may be confused about your intentions, which increases the risk of a crash.

Mazda will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the combination switch at no cost to you. The recall began in December 2016. You can contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 (Mazda recall number 0316J), and you can check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V753Mazda North American Operations
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured August 12, 2016, to September 28, 2016 and equipped with optional accessory fog lights. Due to an incorrect combination switch being installed, the turn signals may not automatically cancel by the rotation of the steering wheel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
A vehicle continuously driven with the turn signal flashing may result in confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the combination switch, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0316J.
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 MAZDA62017