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August 22, 2025 Service bulletin

Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a...

Mazda technical service bulletin SA-039/25 for 2004-2026 Mazda MAZDA3, 2013-2025 Mazda CX-5 and 2004-2021 Mazda MAZDA6 and others.

Bulletin number
SA-039/25
Component
Unknown or other
Summary
Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection. If a structure's windows create enough of a curve, the concave glass can focus the sun's rays onto a small area and acting like magnifiying glass direct the sunbeams into a hot pinpoint of light. This magnifcation of the sun's rays can cause damage to vehicle trim (see examples). Additional information and exemplar images regarding this phenomenon can be found by performing a google search.

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