Component Description
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Mazda North American Operations
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20171009
End Date Of Manufacturing
20171018
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
144
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20180122
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20171121
Record Creation Date
20171127
Defect Summary
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3 vehicles, equipped with an incorrect exhaust valve spring. The incorrect exhaust valve spring may fail while driving, potentially causing an engine stall.
Consequence Summary
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace any incorrect exhaust valve springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1717K.
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.
