NHTSA Campaign 11V329000 — MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2009 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Public recall record in a structured, readable format. Campaign: 11V329000. Vehicle: MAZDA MAZDASPEED3. Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 11V329000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Manufacturer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | 6411F |
Official summary
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDASPEED3 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 7, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 28, 2008. THE GROUND TERMINAL OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY BENT DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THEN OVER TIME THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THE MOTOR CIRCUIT MAY INCREASE UP TO A POINT THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK.
Official consequence
THE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION IN ADVERSE WEATHER COULD POTENTIALLY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Official remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GROUND HARNESS ON THE WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500.
Official notes
MAZDA SAFETY RECALL NO. 6411F.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 89310 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 11V329000 |
| Make | MAZDA |
| Model | MAZDASPEED3 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | 6411F |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Manufacturer Name | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2008-01-07 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2008-11-28 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 103300 |
| Action Date | 2011-07-06 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Mazda Motor Corp. |
| Report Date | 2011-06-15 |
| Notification Date | 2011-06-16 |
| Official Summary | MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDASPEED3 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 7, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 28, 2008. THE GROUND TERMINAL OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY BENT DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THEN OVER TIME THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THE MOTOR CIRCUIT MAY INCREASE UP TO A POINT THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK. |
| Official Consequence | THE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION IN ADVERSE WEATHER COULD POTENTIALLY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Official Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GROUND HARNESS ON THE WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500. |
| Official Notes / Contact | MAZDA SAFETY RECALL NO. 6411F.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000042099000957768000000245 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |