Mazda 2017-11-21 Vehicles serious NHTSA
Vehicles · NHTSA · Recall #NHTSA-17V745000
2018 Mazda Mazda3 Recall
Issued November 21, 2017 · Mazda
In November 2017, Mazda recalled the 2018 Mazda Mazda3, a serious vehicles recall reported by the NHTSA. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3 vehicles, equipped with an incorrect exhaust valve spring. The incorrect exhaust valve spring may fail while driving, potentially causing an engine stall.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using 2018 Mazda Mazda3 only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Mazda to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace any incorrect exhaust valve springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1717K.
Recall details
- Brand
- Mazda
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall date
- November 21, 2017
- Units affected
- Not reported
- Sold at
- Not listed
- Recall number
- NHTSA-17V745000
- Made in
- Not listed
- Issuing agency
- NHTSA
In context
- Mazda has 29 recalls in our database, including 1 rated Critical.
- We're tracking 1,755 Vehicles recalls in our database.
- This is the 104th Vehicles recall we've logged in 2017.