Recall 11V329000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Defect in 2008-2009 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3
RECALL This recall affects up to 103,300 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 11V329000 |
| Manufacturer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
| Vehicles Affected | 103,300 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDASPEED3 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 7, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 28, 2008. THE GROUND TERMINAL OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY BENT DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THEN OVER TIME THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THE MOTOR CIRCUIT MAY INCREASE UP TO A POINT THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK.
Safety Consequence
THE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION IN ADVERSE WEATHER COULD POTENTIALLY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GROUND HARNESS ON THE WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500.
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