2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2014-04-10
Description
Mazda north america operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 mazda3 vehicles manufactured june 12, 2013, through december 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 mazda6 vehicles manufactured may 20, 2013, through december 4, 2013, and both equipped with a 2.5l engine and a regenerative engine braking system. When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the power control module (pcm) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system.
Consequence
Once the pcm assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the pcm with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on may 19, 2014. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314d.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Posted on: 2014-10-27
Description
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 mazda6 vehicles manufactured october 25, 2012, to october 10, 2014. If the pressures of four of the tires on an affected vehicle gradually drop at the same time, the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) may not warn the driver of the drop in pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 138, tire pressure monitoring system.
Consequence
A vehicle that is driven with under inflated tires may experience a sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the tpms software, free of charge. The recall began on december 10, 2014. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.