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NHTSA 16V644000 United States

Mazda CX-3 recall: Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate

Official safety recall 16V644000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign16V644000
ComponentStructure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Report date2016-09-06
ManufacturerMazda North American Operations
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Mazda Mazda52012United States
Mazda Mazda52013United States
Mazda Mazda52014United States
Mazda Mazda52015United States
Mazda Mazda32011United States
Mazda Mazda32012United States
Mazda Mazda32013United States
Mazda CX-52013United States
Mazda CX-52014United States
Mazda CX-52015United States
Mazda CX-52016United States
Mazda CX-32016United States

The problem

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.

The official remedy

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.