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
Suspension — Front — Control Arm

Date Announced

APR 25, 2019

Vehicles Affected

51,118

Mazda Recall #

2818I

NHTSA Campaign #

19V323000

Summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. 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 June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-631.

Documents (26)

• Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 2818I
• Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 2818I
• Miscellaneous Document - 2009-2010 Mazda6 – Front Cross Member Corrosion Concern Recall Campaign 2818I - Vehicle Inspection Procedure
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Dealer Email - June 11, 2019
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Update to Ordering Process - Recall Campaign 2818I
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- May 10, 2019
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subject: Safety Recall 2818I Expansion - 2009-2013 Mazda6 Front Cross Member Corrosion Concern
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Miscellaneous Document - Recall 2818I Pre-Authorization Form
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 2818I
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 2818I
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• ISSUED Renotification Notice - Big Island Mailer 10/31/19