Recall 19V272000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Report Date

20190404

Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.

Safety Consequence

Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2016	MAZDA	MAZDA3
2017	MAZDA	MAZDA3
2018	MAZDA	MAZDA3

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