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2006 Mazda MAZDA5 recall: latch

Mazda Motor Corp reported this safety recall on December 4, 2006. It covers about 9,800 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9,800
reported
Dec 4, 2006
owners notified
Dec 18, 2006
related complaints
5

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin,and wyoming. The side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather.
Risk
As a result, when the door is opened the door latch pawl may remain in the open position resulting in the door not being able to be closed and latched. If the vehicle is operated with an open door it may allow an unbelted occupant to be ejected from the vehicle which could result in injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sliding door latches with modified latches. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500.

Recall number 06V463000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about locks problems.

2006 Mazda MAZDA5

Questions about recall 06V463000

Is there a recall on the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5 latch?

Yes. Recall 06V463000, reported on December 4, 2006, covers about 9,800 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V463000?

Dealers will replace the sliding door latches with modified latches. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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