Defect Description For Recall
Mazda Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2009 Mazda3 And Mazdaspeed3 Vehicles Manufactured From January 7, 2008, Through November 28, 2008. The Ground Terminal Of The Windshield Wiper Motor May Have Been Inadvertently Bent During Assembly. If This Condition Exists Then Over Time The Electrical Resistance Of The Motor Circuit May Increase Up To A Point That The Windshield Wipers Would Not Work.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
MAZDASPEED3
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
11V329000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
Effect Of Defect
The Loss Of Wiper FunCTIon In Adverse Weather Could Potentially Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install An Additional Ground Harness On The Wiper Motor Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin On Or Before July 15, 2011. Owners May Contact Mazda Customer Assistance Center At 1-800-222-5500.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp
Start Of Manufacture
20080107
End Of Manufacture
20081128
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
103300
Date Owners Notified
20110706
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Date Report Received
20110615
Make Campaign Number
6411F