2011-2013 Mazda MAZDA6 recall: structure
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on April 25, 2019. It covers about 51,118 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 51,118
- reported
- Apr 25, 2019
- owners notified
- Jun 13, 2019
- related complaints
- 45
Structure
- What is wrong
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. 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 June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V‑631.
Recall number 19V323000
Affected vehicles
- Mazda MAZDA6 2011-2013 201120122013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 45 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 19V323000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2013 Mazda MAZDA6 structure?
Yes. Recall 19V323000, reported on April 25, 2019, covers about 51,118 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V323000?
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 June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V‑631.
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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