Component Description
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Mazda North American Operations
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20161227
End Date Of Manufacturing
20171031
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
1076
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20180122
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Mazda Motor Corp.
Report Received Date
20171121
Record Creation Date
20171127
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2017 CX-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. This harness may be routed such that there is insufficient clearance between the harness and the exhaust muffler, allowing the wiring harness to contact the muffler.
Consequence Summary
Contact with the muffler may damage the trailer wiring harness, potentially resulting in the trailer lighting being inoperative, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the trailer hitch harness away from the muffler, replacing the harness if it is damaged, 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 1617K.
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.
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Body Class
SUV 4D
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Manufacturer
MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION
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