NHTSA Complaint #11246313 — 2018 MAZDA MAZDA6

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11246313
Vehicle	2018 MAZDA MAZDA6
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 23, 2019
Date Filed	August 26, 2019
Mileage	7,200 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

VEHIXLE HAS OPEN RECALL #3719F. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE ON JULY 15 AND ACCORDING TO NHTSA RECALL HAS EVEN OUT SINCE JUNE 27.2019. TO THIS DAY I HAVE NOT GOTTEN ANY LETTER OR ANYTHING STATING CAR HAS OPEN RECALL WHEN THE CAR CAN TURN OF RANDOMLY. WILL BE TAKING CAR IN ON 08/26/19 BUT I'M CONCERNED AS TO WHY THIS HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED IN ANY LETTERS OR EMAILS

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