Mazda recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2017 CX-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. This harness may be routed such that there is insufficient clearance between the harness and the exhaust muffler, allowing the wiring harness to contact the muffler.
What could happen
Contact with the muffler may damage the trailer wiring harness, potentially resulting in the trailer lighting being inoperative, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the trailer hitch harness away from the muffler, replacing the harness if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1617K.
Vehicles covered
- Mazda Cx-5 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V744000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mazda North American Operations
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 21, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jan 22, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,076
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 27, 2016 to Oct 31, 2017
- Part
- Trailer hitches; Electrical system › Wiring
- Maker's own recall number
- 1617K
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: Exterior lighting Feb 6, 2020
- Mazda recall: Power train Jun 27, 2019
- Mazda recall: Air bags Jun 25, 2018
- Mazda recall: Structure Sep 6, 2016
- Mazda recall: Steering Apr 11, 2016
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.