Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles Currently Registered In The Following States: Alaska, Colorado, ConneCTIcut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin,And Wyoming. The Side Door Latch Mechanisms May Experience Water Intrusion Allowing The Latch Mechanism To Freeze In Cold Weather.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
MAZDA5
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V463000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Effect Of Defect
As A Result, When The Door Is Opened The Door Latch Pawl May Remain In The Open Position Resulting In The Door Not Being Able To Be Closed And Latched. If The Vehicle Is Operated With An Open Door It May Allow An Unbelted Occupant To Be Ejected From The Vehicle Which Could Result In Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Sliding Door Latches With Modified Latches. The Recall Began On December 18, 2006. Owners May Contact Mazda At 1-800-222-5500.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp
Start Of Manufacture
20000412
End Of Manufacture
20060201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9800
Date Owners Notified
20061218
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Date Report Received
20061204
Make Campaign Number
4306K