Component Description
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Mazda North American Operations
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20150720
End Date Of Manufacturing
20170718
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
187880
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20190507
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Mazda Motor Corp.
Report Received Date
20190404
Record Creation Date
20190407
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
Consequence Summary
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
Corrective Summary
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.
Recall 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.