2014-2015 Mazda MAZDA3 and Mazda MAZDA6 recall: alternator/generator/regulator

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on April 3, 2014. It covers about 5,700 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 5,700
reported: Apr 3, 2014
owners notified: May 19, 2014
related complaints: 80

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

What is wrong: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013, through December 4, 2013, and both equipped with a 2.5L engine and a regenerative engine braking system. When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the Power Control module (PCM) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system.
Risk: Once the PCM assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314D.

Recall number 14V173000

Affected vehicles

Mazda MAZDA3 2014 2014
Mazda MAZDA6 2014-2015 2014 2015

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 80 complaints about electrical problems.

2014 Mazda MAZDA3 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 2015 Mazda MAZDA6

Questions about recall 14V173000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Mazda MAZDA3 and Mazda MAZDA6 alternator/generator/regulator?

Yes. Recall 14V173000, reported on April 3, 2014, covers about 5,700 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V173000?

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314D.

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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