2018 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: exhaust system
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on November 21, 2017. It covers about 144 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 144
- reported
- Nov 21, 2017
- owners notified
- Jan 22, 2018
- related complaints
- 14
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
- What is wrong
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3 vehicles, equipped with an incorrect exhaust valve spring. The incorrect exhaust valve spring may fail while driving, potentially causing an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace any incorrect exhaust valve springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1717K.
Recall number 17V745000
Affected vehicles
- Mazda MAZDA3 2018 2018
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 17V745000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Mazda MAZDA3 exhaust system?
Yes. Recall 17V745000, reported on November 21, 2017, covers about 144 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V745000?
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace any incorrect exhaust valve springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1717K.
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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