Mazda MAZDA6 (2009-2013): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 13V425000 · Sep 24, 2013 · Mazda North American Operations
161,400
vehicles affected
161,400
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V425000
- Date
- Sep 24, 2013
- Maker
- Mazda North American Operations
- Units affected
- 161,400
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages > Doors > LATCH
- Model years
- 2009-2013
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V425000?
1 model: Mazda MAZDA6 (2009-2013), about 161,400 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V425000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.