Recall 19V272000: Mazda MAZDA3
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Summary
The problem. Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
The risk. Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
The fix. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.
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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V272000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 3219D
- Manufacturer
- Mazda North American Operations
- Report received
- April 4, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 7, 2019
- Built
- Jul 20, 2015 – Jul 18, 2017
- Units affected
- 187,880
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
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.