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SevereNHTSA·13V425000·Announced 2013-09-24

Mazda Recalls 2009-2013 Mazda6 Vehicles for Door Latch Screw Issue

Mazda is recalling 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles because door latch mounting screws may become loose, potentially allowing doors to open while driving.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (door latch mechanism) that could result in doors opening while in motion, posing a significant risk of accident or injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured between February 4, 2008, and August 24, 2012. The recall involves approximately 161,400 vehicles.

The defect involves door latch mounting screws that may become loose. If all three screws become excessively loose, the door latch mechanism may fail to engage, causing the door to open while the vehicle is in motion. This condition increases the risk of an accident or injury.

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA MAZDA6
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
161,400

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MAZDA6

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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