Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty electrical system that can cause problems when driving in heavy rain or deep water.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, this could lead to poor acceleration, loss of steering and windshield wiper control, and an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Mazda will fix this for free by updating the software in your vehicle's computer. Just contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013, through December 4, 2013, and both equipped with a 2.5L engine and a regenerative engine braking system. When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the Power Control module (PCM) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Once the PCM assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314D.
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