Recall 09E011000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2003-2009 MAZDA MAZDA3
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,323 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09E011000 |
| Manufacturer | THULE, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,323 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2003 MAZDA MAZDA6, 2004 MAZDA MAZDA3, 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6, 2005 MAZDA MAZDA6, 2005 MAZDA MAZDA3, 2006 MAZDA MAZDA5, 2006 MAZDA MAZDA3, 2006 MAZDA MAZDA6, 2007 MAZDA MAZDA3, 2007 MAZDA CX-7, 2007 MAZDA MAZDA6, 2007 MAZDA MAZDA5, 2007 MAZDA CX-9, 2008 MAZDA MAZDA6, 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA, 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX, 2008 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT, 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA STI, 2008 MAZDA CX-7, 2008 MAZDA CX-9, 2008 MAZDA MAZDA5, 2008 MAZDA MAZDA3, 2009 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT, 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX, 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI, 2009 SUBARU FORESTER, 2009 MAZDA CX-7, 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA, 2009 MAZDA MAZDA3, 2009 MAZDA MAZDA5, 2009 MAZDA MAZDA6, 2009 MAZDA CX-9
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Defect Description
THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BOLT(S) USED TO SECURE THE FOOT TO THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED TO A HARDNESS THAT MAY CAUSE THE BOLT(S) TO BE BRITTLE AND POTENTIALLY BREAK UNDER STRESS.
Safety Consequence
THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-238-2388.
Related Recalls for MAZDA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V737000 | 2025 MAZDA CX-50 | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 1,007 | |
| 25V568000 | 2025 MAZDA CX-70 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT | 104,854 | |
| 25V418000 | 2025 MAZDA CX-50 HYBRID | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 22 | |
| 25V357000 | 2025 MAZDA MAZDA3 | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 171,412 | |
| 25V336000 | 2025 MAZDA MX-5 | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 12,244 | |
| 25V167000 | 2025 MAZDA CX-50 HYBRID | TRAILER HITCHES | 63 | |
| 24V815000 | 2024 MAZDA CX-90 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 31,488 | |
| 24V816000 | 2024 MAZDA CX-90 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 38,926 | |
| 24V817000 | 2025 MAZDA CX-70 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER | 14,902 | |
| 24V814000 | 2025 MAZDA CX-70 | STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD | 80,915 |