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Mazda Recalls 33,000 Cars for Wiring Fault, Loose Wheels
Mazda Motor Corp. is launching two recalls in the U.S. to fix hazardous electrical and wheel lug flaws.
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Mazda Motor Corp. is launching two recalls in the U.S. to fix hazardous electrical and wheel bolt flaws.
The larger campaign will repair improperly installed wheel mounting bolts on more than 25,000 of the company’s 2019 model Mazda3 small sedans (pictured). The flaw leaves a gap that could allow even correctly tightened wheel nuts to loosen and fall off.
Multiple loose bolts could cause the wheel to wobble. If not addressed, the condition may eventually allow the entire wheel to fall off while the car is moving.
A second U.S. recall targets 7,900 of Mazda’s 2018 model CX-9 crossover vehicles. Defective electrical connectors disrupt signals that control the passenger-side front airbags, turn signals and engine starter. Mazda says the flaw also can cause the instrument panel to display false warnings.
Mazda says there so far have been no reports of crashes or injuries related to either defect.
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