Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
Your vehicle has a faulty windshield wiper relay that could cause your windshield wipers to stop working while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If your windshield wipers fail, it can be harder to see the road, which increases the risk of getting into an accident.
Free Fix
We'll replace the faulty relay with a new one free of charge, and you won't have to pay a thing. Just visit a Mazda dealership to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.
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