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- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
- Risk
- If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217F.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Water can enter the brake caliper and corrode the parking brake actuator shaft, which may cause the shaft to bind. When this happens, the parking brake may not fully engage or release.
If the parking brake does not engage properly and the vehicle is parked on a slope, it may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the parking brake actuator shafts and replace any that are corroded, at no cost to you. Replacement parts are not yet available, so owners will receive a second notice when they are. Interim notices were mailed August 24, 2017. To check whether your vehicle has open recalls, enter your VIN, and you can contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 (Mazda recall 1217F).
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda MAZDA3 | 201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Mazda MAZDA6 | 20142015 |