NHTSA Complaint #11160646 — 2012 MAZDA MAZDA3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11160646
Vehicle	2012 MAZDA MAZDA3
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 10, 2018
Date Filed	December 11, 2018
Mileage	75,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

WHEN DRIVING, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER SEVERELY ANYTIME THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. AT NIGHT, IT LOOKS LIKE I'M FLASHING MY LIGHTS. THIS HAPPENS AT RANDOM TIMES, ANY ROADWAY. WE HAD THE CAR SERVICED AFTER FINDING A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (SB-01-019-13). THE ISSUE WAS FIXED FOR A FEW MONTHS, BUT HAS RETURNED.

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