Passenger car
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Certain Mazda passenger cars—including CX-5 (KE), CX-3 (DK), 3 (BL), 5 (CW), and 6 (GH, GJ) models—are subject to a recall due to corrosion of the tailgate shock absorber. The corrosion can cause the shock absorber to break, which may result in sudden opening of the tailgate and luggage falling onto the road, creating an accident risk. The affected vehicles do not comply with regulations governing motor vehicle approval and market surveillance.
Mazda, as the manufacturer, is conducting a recall of the product from end users, with the recall measure entering into force on December 15, 2021. The source does not specify what remedy or corrective action an affected consumer should pursue.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Corrosion of the tailgate shock absorber may lead to its breaking. This may result in sudden opening of the tailgate and pieces of luggage falling onto the road, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 15/12/2021
Passenger car Name: CX-5 (KE), CX-3 (DK), 3 (BL), 5 (CW), 6 (GH, GJ) Model: e1*2001/116*0262*00, e1*2001/116*0262*01, e1*2001/116*0262*02, e1*2001/116*0262*03, e1*2001/116*0262*04, e1*2001/116*0262*05,e1*2001/116*0262*06, e1*2001/116*0262*07,e1*2001/116*0262*08,,, e1*2001/116*0262*09, e1*2007/46*0433*00, e1*2007/46*0433*01, e1*2007/46*0433*02, e1*2007/46*0433*03, e1*2007/46 Notifying country: France
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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