Affected Component: WHEELS

Date Published
JUL 19, 2021
NHTSA TSB #
10199714
TSB Document
Summary
Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under the clear coating. The damaged area has the appearance of dark stains or discoloration.