Mazda MAZDA3, MAZDASPEED3 (2008-2009): Visibility
Recall 11V329000 · Jun 15, 2011 · Mazda Motor Corp
103,300
vehicles affected
103,300
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11V329000
- Date
- Jun 15, 2011
- Maker
- Mazda Motor Corp
- Units affected
- 103,300
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Windshield wiper/washer > Motor
- Model years
- 2008-2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION IN ADVERSE WEATHER COULD POTENTIALLY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda | MAZDA3 | 2008-2009 |
| Mazda | MAZDASPEED3 | 2008-2009 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 11V329000?
2 models: Mazda MAZDA3 (2008-2009), Mazda MAZDASPEED3 (2008-2009), about 103,300 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 11V329000?
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.
What can happen?
THE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION IN ADVERSE WEATHER COULD POTENTIALLY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.