2009-2010 Mazda MAZDA6 recall: structure

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on September 14, 2018. It covers about 50,176 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 50,176
reported: Sep 14, 2018
owners notified: Mar 18, 2019
related complaints: 183

Structure

What is wrong: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.
Risk: Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I.

Recall number 18V631000

Affected vehicles

Mazda MAZDA6 2009-2010 2009 2010

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 183 complaints about body problems.

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Questions about recall 18V631000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2010 Mazda MAZDA6 structure?

Yes. Recall 18V631000, reported on September 14, 2018, covers about 50,176 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V631000?

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I.

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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