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2008-2009 Mazda MAZDA3 and Mazda Mazdaspeed3 recall: motor

Mazda Motor Corp reported this safety recall on June 15, 2011. It covers about 103,300 vehicles.

vehicles affected
103,300
reported
Jun 15, 2011
owners notified
Jul 6, 2011
related complaints
17

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

What is wrong
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 mazda3 and mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured from january 7, 2008, through november 28, 2008. The ground terminal of the windshield wiper motor may have been inadvertently bent during assembly. If this condition exists then over time the electrical resistance of the motor circuit may increase up to a point that the windshield wipers would not work.
Risk
The loss of wiper function in adverse weather could potentially increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the wiper motor free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before july 15, 2011. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1‑800‑222‑5500.

Recall number 11V329000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about visibility problems.

2008 Mazda MAZDA32009 Mazda MAZDA32008 Mazda Mazdaspeed32009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3

Questions about recall 11V329000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Mazda MAZDA3 and Mazda Mazdaspeed3 motor?

Yes. Recall 11V329000, reported on June 15, 2011, covers about 103,300 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V329000?

Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the wiper motor free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before july 15, 2011. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center 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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