Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
What Happened
Your vehicle's windshield wiper motor might not have been properly greased, which can cause it to fail over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're driving in bad weather and your wipers stop working, it can be hard to see and you might get into an accident.
Free Fix
You can get this fixed for free at a dealership by having them check the wiper motor and add grease if needed - just schedule an appointment starting from November 28, 2005, and call Mazda at 1-800-222-5500 to get started.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TEETH TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
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