Doors: latchRecall 13V-425 · 2009–2013 Mazda MAZDA6
Mazda North American Operations recall 13V-425 covers 161,400 2009–2013 Mazda MAZDA6 for a doors: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 58% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V425000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.
The risk
If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door latch mechanism would not engage and the door might open while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of accident or injury.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013I.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The investigation behind this recall
- Door Latch Failures Due to Loose ScrewsNHTSA