CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.
- Risk
- 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 June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-631.
- 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
Road salt can cause corrosion of the front cross member on certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles. The corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger-side lower control arm, which can unexpectedly change steering alignment and raise the risk of a crash. This recall covers vehicles sold or ever registered in a list of northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and midwestern states, and it expands an earlier recall.
If you own a covered vehicle, contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4, and refer to recall number 2818I. Mazda will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will inspect the front cross member at no cost. Depending on the vehicle's condition, the dealer will either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect against rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on the NHTSA website or through your Mazda dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda MAZDA6 | 201120122013 |
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