NHTSA Complaint #11394794 — 2012 MAZDA MAZDA3

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11394794
Vehicle	2012 MAZDA MAZDA3
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	May 1, 2018
Date Filed	February 5, 2021
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

THE CLEAR COAT WAS NOT PROPERLY APPLIED DURING MANUFACTURING OF THE VEHICLE LEADING TO EXTENSIVE PAINT LOSS AND CORROSION BEGINNING ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE AND HOOD. EVENTUALLY THE FAILURE OF THE PAINT WILL LEAD TO RUST AND CORROSION OF THE ROOF AND SUPPORT SYSTEM OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CAN CAUSE BODILY HARM IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT.

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