Mazda recall: Visibility
What is wrong
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 could happen
The loss of wiper function in adverse weather could potentially increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mazda Mazda3 2008–2009
- Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V329000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mazda Motor Corp
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 15, 2011
- Owners notified
- Jul 6, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 103,300
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 7, 2008 to Nov 28, 2008
- Part
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
- Maker's own recall number
- 6411F
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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mazda recall: Seats Feb 9, 2017
- Mazda recall: Structure Sep 6, 2016
- Mazda recall: Air bags May 29, 2025
- Mazda recall: Lane departure Sep 3, 2024
- Mazda recall: Forward collision avoidance Oct 26, 2023
- Mazda recall: Back over prevention Jul 14, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.