Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The latches that keep your doors closed in your Mazda6 are held in place by screws. Over time, these screws can come loose, which could cause your door to open unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If all three screws become loose, the door latch won't work properly, and your door could swing open while you're driving, making you more likely to be in an accident or get hurt.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will add a special adhesive to keep the screws secure, and then retighten them, all for free. Just wait for the recall notice and schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door latch mechanism would not engage and the door might open while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of accident or injury.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013I.
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