CarRecallWatch- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The lug nuts on all four wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a wheel detaching from the vehicle.
- Risk
- A wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the front and rear wheel lug nuts to the correct specification, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3519F.
- 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
Certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles may have lug nuts on all four wheels that loosen over time. If the lug nuts loosen, a wheel can detach from the vehicle while driving.
A wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The repair is free at an authorized Mazda dealer, where the technician will tighten the front and rear wheel lug nuts to the correct specification. Mazda will also notify owners directly. You can contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda MAZDA3 | 2019 |
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