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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V126📅 Apr 16, 2009

2010 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Mazda is recalling 25,400 my 2010 MAZDA3 vehicles. A clearance between the engine harness and the housing of starter motor may be insufficient. Due to this, the covering of the harness may be damaged through vibration during operation possibly causing a short-circuit between certain harness wires and the starter housing. A short-circuit CAN result in engine control malfunction and/or poor shift quality.

💥 The risk

The main fuse may blow out causing the engine to stall and inability of restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will have the engine harness inspect and add a protector clip on the affected section of the harness. If necessary, the harness will be repaired. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on may 6, 2009. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V126000
Manufacturer recall #
5409D
Manufacturer
MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Vehicles affected
25,400
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-222-5500
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 21, 2009
Built
Oct 7, 2008 – Apr 10, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Mazda recall no. 5409D.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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V126 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V126?

2010 Mazda MAZDA3. 25,400 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mazda dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-222-5500.