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HighNHTSA·17V744000·Announced 2017-11-21

Mazda Recalls 2017 CX-5 Vehicles Due to Trailer Wiring Harness Defect

Mazda is recalling 2017 CX-5 vehicles with accessory trailer hitches because the wiring harness may contact the exhaust muffler, potentially disabling trailer lights and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle) where the defect could lead to a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2017 Mazda CX-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. The recall addresses a defect where the harness may be routed with insufficient clearance from the exhaust muffler, allowing the wiring to contact the hot metal component.

Contact with the muffler may damage the trailer wiring harness, potentially resulting in the trailer lighting being inoperative. This failure could increase the risk of a crash due to reduced visibility of the vehicle's status to other drivers.

Dealers will reroute the trailer hitch harness away from the muffler and replace 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA CX-5
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
1,076

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)

  • CX-5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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