2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 | 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 | 2008 Mazda Mazda3 | 2009 Mazda Mazda3 — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Published June 16, 2011 · Recall initiated: June 15, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V329000, published June 16, 2011 and initiated June 15, 2011. Recalling firm: Mazda Motor Corp.; 2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 | 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 | 2008 Mazda Mazda3 | 2009 Mazda Mazda3 — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Model
- MAZDASPEED3
- Manufacturer
- Mazda Motor Corp.
- Lot
- 2009 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 | 2008 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 | 2008 MAZDA MAZDA3 | 2009 MAZDA MAZDA3
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 | 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 | 2008 Mazda Mazda3 | 2009 Mazda Mazda3 — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V329000 on June 16, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MAZDA. Model: MAZDASPEED3.