Recall 16V644000

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Report Date
20160906
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Affected Vehicles
17 models

Defect Description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.

Safety Consequence

If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2010 MAZDA MAZDA3
2010 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3
2011 MAZDA MAZDA3
2011 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3
2012 MAZDA MAZDA3
2012 MAZDA MAZDA5
2012 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3
2013 MAZDA CX-5
2013 MAZDA MAZDA3
2013 MAZDA MAZDA5
2013 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3
2014 MAZDA CX-5
2014 MAZDA MAZDA5
2015 MAZDA CX-5
2015 MAZDA MAZDA5
2016 MAZDA CX-3
2016 MAZDA CX-5

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.