Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
Your vehicle's forward collision avoidance system may suddenly stop the car without warning because it thinks there's an obstacle in the way, even if there isn't one.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens unexpectedly, you could be at a higher risk of crashing because the sudden stop could throw you off balance.
Free Fix
Mazda will update your vehicle's software for the Smart Brake System for free, and if your vehicle was made on a certain production date, you'll also get an updated instrument cluster and a new owner's manual.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles. The Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the SBS software. In addition, vehicles with certain production dates will receive an instrument cluster software update or replacement and a replacement owner's manual. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4219L.
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