Recall Details For: 2018 MAZDA MAZDA3
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 17V745000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 134447
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:17V745000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: MAZDA
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: MAZDA3
- MODEL YEAR: 2018
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : 1717K
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Mazda North American Operations
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20171009
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20171018
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 144
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20180122
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Mazda Motor Corp.
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20171121
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20171127
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: 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.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: 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 NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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