2011 MAZDA MAZDA6; 2012 MAZDA MAZDA6; 2013 MAZDA MAZDA6
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Mazda is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles that were sold or ever registered in specific northeastern and midwestern states due to corrosion of the front cross member caused by road salt exposure. This corrosion can weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, which may unexpectedly change the steering alignment and increase the risk of a crash.
Mazda will notify owners at no cost, and authorized dealers will either install a side member and drain hose with rust-protective wax, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4 to arrange service, and can reference recall number 2818I.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-631.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.
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