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NHTSARecalled Sep 6, 2016 · #16V644000

Rear Lift Gate may Fall if Lift Gate Stays Corrode

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly. If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Rear Lift Gate may Fall if Lift Gate Stays Corrode
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Model numbers
2016 CX
UPCs

What you should do

Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.

View the official CPSC notice