Mazda Mazda6: Tailgate May Drop Down Without Warning
Mazda Recall Summary Mazda is recalling approximately 730,872 vehicles including the Mazda3, Mazda5, Mazda6, CX-3, and CX-5 because water can enter the tailgate strut cylinder, causing corrosion that may weaken the strut's attachment. This could result in the tailgate dropping down unexpectedly. The fix involves replacing both tailgate struts on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- MAZDA
- Product
- Vehicles: MAZDA Mazda6, MAZDA CX-3, MAZDA CX-5, MAZDA Mazda6 Estate, MAZDA Mazda5, MAZDA Mazda3. Units affected: 730,872
- Reason
- Water may penetrate the tailgate strut cylinder. This may cause corrosion which may affect the strut's attachment. Remedy: Replace both tailgate struts on affected vehicles
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-05-31
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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