Recall 09V043000: Mazda MAZDA6
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Summary
The problem. Mazda is recalling 29,000 my 2009 mazda6. The outer door handles may stick which may prevent the door from latching. This situation may allow the door to open while the vehicle is in motion.
The risk. Driving the vehicle with the door unlatched could lead to an unbelted occupant being ejected and could result in death or injury.
The fix. Dealers will inspect the door handles and if necessary repair or replace the handles free of charge. The recall began on february 13, 2009. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Mazda recall no. 5209A.customers 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 .
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V043000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 5209A
- Manufacturer
- MAZDA MOTOR CORP
- Report received
- February 4, 2009
- Owners notified
- February 13, 2009
- Built
- Apr 8, 2008 – Nov 7, 2008
- Units affected
- 29,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
- Mazda MAZDA6: 2009
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.