Component
STRUCTURE
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The front cross member in your Mazda6 is a metal part that helps keep your vehicle stable and on course. In certain areas with high road salt exposure, this part can corrode over time, especially in vehicles from 2011-2013 models.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cross member corrodes, it could weaken the part that holds the passenger side lower control arm in place. This could cause your vehicle's steering to shift unexpectedly, making it harder to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will inspect the cross member and either apply a protective coating to prevent rust, or replace the cross member with a new one that's resistant to corrosion. This repair is completely free, and you'll be notified by Mazda once the repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-631.
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