Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash.
Structure
Date Announced
SEP 14, 2018
Vehicles Affected
50,176
Mazda Recall # 2818I
NHTSA Campaign #
18V631000
Summary Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.
Actions Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I.
Documents (56) Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subject: 2009-2010 Mazda6 Front Cross Member Corrosion Concern Safety Recall 2818I Miscellaneous Document - REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION FORM Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subject: Recall VIN Load 2009-2010 Mazda6 Front Cross Member Corrosion Concern Safety Recall 2818I ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) Miscellaneous Document - Updated Chronology Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subject: *IMPORTANT NOTICE* Safety Recall 2818I - 2009-2010 Mazda6 Front Cross Member Corrosion Concern – Spray Gun and Regulator Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 2818I ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) Miscellaneous Document - 2009-2010 Mazda6 – Front Cross Member Corrosion Concern Recall Campaign 2818I - Parts and Warranty Information on last page Recall Acknowledgement Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Mazda Dealer Email - 2009-2010 Mazda6 – Front Cross Member Corrosion Concern Recall Campaign 2818I Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- DATE: October 3, 2018 SUBJECT: ***UPDATE*** Tracking and Rental Authorization - 2009-2010 Mazda6 – Front Cross Member Corrosion Concern Recall Campaign 2818I Miscellaneous Document - 2818I Tracking Form - Recall Rental and Additional Damage Pre-Authorization Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 2818I Remedy Instructions and TSB Defect Notice 573 Report Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- DATE: September 24, 2018
SUBJECT: ***UPDATE*** Interim Inspection Procedure Now Available
2009-2010 Mazda6 – Front Cross Member Corrosion Concern Recall Campaign 2818I Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Miscellaneous Document - 2009-2010 Mazda6 – Front Cross Member Corrosion Concern Recall Campaign 2818I - Outline of Repair Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- IMPORTANT NOTICE Safety Recall 2818I - 2009-2010 Mazda6 Front Cross Member Corrosion Concern – Spray Gun and Regulator 2nd Shipment ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subject: 2009-2010 Mazda6 Front Cross Member Corrosion Concern Safety Recall 2818I Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subject: 2009-2010 Mazda6 Front Cross Member Corrosion Concern Safety Recall 2818I – Limited Launch in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subject: Push Shipment Repair Parts - Recall Campaign 2818I Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 2818I Dealer Email Side Member Template Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 2818I Dealer Email Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 2818I Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Dealer Email - June 11, 2019 Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1 Miscellaneous Document - Vehicle Inspection Procedure - 2009-2010 Mazda6 – Front Cross Member Corrosion Concern Recall Campaign 2818I ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- SUBJECT: UPDATE: Scarcity Ordering Process for Model Year 2009-2010 Mazda6 – V6 - Front Cross Member - Recall Campaign 2818I Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 2818I Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- SUBJECT: Scarcity Ordering Process for Model Year 2009-2010 Mazda6 – V6 Front Cross Member - Recall Campaign 2818I Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- May 8, 2019 Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 2818I Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 2818I Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Update to Ordering Process - Recall Campaign 2818I Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- May 10, 2019 Chronology Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- April 22, 2019 Subject: 2009-2010 Mazda6 Front Cross Member Corrosion Concern Safety Recall 2818I ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3 Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 2818I Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2 Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4 ISSUED Renotification Notice - Big Island Mailer 10/31/19
