Component
PARKING BRAKE
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
Your Mazda6 or Mazda3's parking brake system might be affected by a recall. The parking brake's metal parts could be damaged by water, leading to problems with the brake.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, water damage to the parking brake could cause it not to work properly. This means your car might roll away if parked on a slope, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Mazda will contact you to have a dealership inspect and replace the damaged parking brake parts for free. They'll keep you updated when the necessary parts become available.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217F.
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