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- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2023 CX-50 vehicles equipped with a Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitch. The trailer hitch harness may detach and become damaged, which can result in inoperative trailer lights and/or brakes.
- Risk
- Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the trailer hitch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5723B.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A trailer hitch wiring harness on certain vehicles equipped with a Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitch may detach and become damaged. If this happens, the trailer lights and/or trailer brakes can stop working.
Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes increases the risk of a crash. If you tow with this vehicle, have the hitch harness checked and repaired as soon as possible.
Authorized Mazda dealers will repair the trailer hitch harness free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter can also contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. You can check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda CX-50 | 2023 |
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