Mazda recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.
What could happen
If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door latch mechanism would not engage and the door might open while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of accident or injury.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013I.
Vehicles covered
- Mazda Mazda6 2009–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V425000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mazda North American Operations
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 24, 2013
- Owners notified
- Oct 29, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 161,400
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Feb 4, 2008 to Aug 24, 2012
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- 7013I
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mazda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Nov 12, 2021
- Mazda recall: Air bags Oct 31, 2019
- Mazda recall: Air bags Oct 31, 2019
- Mazda recall: Power train Jun 27, 2019
- Mazda recall: Structure Apr 25, 2019
- Mazda recall: Air bags Oct 12, 2018
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.