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Recall Alert: Mazda Recalls Over 25,000 2010 Mazda 3s

Posted on 20. Apr, 2009 by DeuxEx3 in Mazda News, Mazda3 Guide, Recalls, What's Hot

Mazda has issued a recall for 25,400 2010 Mazda 3s due to a possible electrical system short circuit caused by improper clearance between the engine harness and starter motor housing. The recall is set for May 6, 2009 and you can contact Mazda directly with any questions at 1-800-222-5500. Full details on the recall are below:

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): MAZDA / MAZDA3 2010 Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP Mfr’s Report Date: APR 15, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V126000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 25400

Summary: MAZDA IS RECALLING 25,400 MY 2010 MAZDA3 VEHICLES. A CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ENGINE HARNESS AND THE HOUSING OF STARTER MOTOR MAY BE INSUFFICIENT. DUE TO THIS, THE COVERING OF THE HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED THROUGH VIBRATION DURING OPERATION POSSIBLY CAUSING A SHORT-CIRCUIT BETWEEN CERTAIN HARNESS WIRES AND THE STARTER HOUSING. A SHORT-CIRCUIT CAN RESULT IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION AND/OR POOR SHIFT QUALITY.

Consequence: THE MAIN FUSE MAY BLOW OUT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL AND INABILITY OF RESTART, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL HAVE THE ENGINE HARNESS INSPECT AND ADD A PROTECTOR CLIP ON THE AFFECTED SECTION OF THE HARNESS. IF NECESSARY, THE HARNESS WILL BE REPAIRED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MAY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Notes: MAZDA RECALL NO. 5409D. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

There is no word on whether this recall affects 2010 Mazda 3s internationally or just in the U.S. so we encourage you to contact your local dealer for more info.