Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturer
MAZDA MOTOR CORP
What Happened
Your vehicle's windshield wiper motor may have a faulty ground terminal that could stop the wipers from working over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wipers stop working in bad weather, it could increase the risk of a crash, which could be serious.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is fixed for free! A dealership will install an additional ground harness on the wiper motor to prevent the problem, and it's covered by Mazda, so you won't pay a thing.
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Original — What Happened
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDASPEED3 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 7, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 28, 2008. THE GROUND TERMINAL OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY BENT DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THEN OVER TIME THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THE MOTOR CIRCUIT MAY INCREASE UP TO A POINT THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION IN ADVERSE WEATHER COULD POTENTIALLY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GROUND HARNESS ON THE WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500.
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