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2006 MAZDA Mazda5

3 recalls Risk Grade: D- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #05V412000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
What Happened
Your vehicle's exhaust system can heat up, which could cause a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, this could result in a fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Mazda will repair your vehicle at no cost, providing a rental or loaner vehicle while the repair is done, and you'll get reimbursed for any expenses.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A HEAT BUILDUP IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN OCCUR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
MAZDA INSTRUCTED OWNERS (SEPTEMBER 16, 2005) TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLES AND WILL BE GIVEN A RENTAL OR LOANER VEHICLE AT NO COST WHILE MAZDA REPAIRS THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
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Under Review #09E011000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer
THULE, INC.
What Happened
THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BOLT(S) USED TO SECURE THE FOOT TO THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED TO A HARDNESS THAT MAY CAUSE THE BOLT(S) TO BE BRITTLE AND POTENTIALLY BREAK UNDER STRESS.
Risk if Unfixed
THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Free Fix
THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-238-2388.
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Under Review #06V463000 Plain English
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
MAZDA MOTOR CORP
What Happened
Your vehicle's side door latch mechanism may let water in, which can cause it to freeze in cold weather. This can prevent your door from closing and latching properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you drive with an open door, an unbuckled passenger could be thrown out of the vehicle, which could lead to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
We'll replace the door latches with new, modified ones at no cost to you. Just contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500 to schedule the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN,AND WYOMING. THE SIDE DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS MAY EXPERIENCE WATER INTRUSION ALLOWING THE LATCH MECHANISM TO FREEZE IN COLD WEATHER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AS A RESULT, WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED THE DOOR LATCH PAWL MAY REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION RESULTING IN THE DOOR NOT BEING ABLE TO BE CLOSED AND LATCHED. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED WITH AN OPEN DOOR IT MAY ALLOW AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT TO BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SLIDING DOOR LATCHES WITH MODIFIED LATCHES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other MAZDA Mazda5 Years

2010
1 recall
2009
3 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
2 recalls

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