Is the 2006 MAZDA Mazda5 safe to drive?

The 2006 MAZDA Mazda5 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM recall for the 2006 MAZDA Mazda5? (Campaign #05V412000)

Your vehicle's exhaust system can heat up, which could cause a fire. If not fixed, this could result in a fire, which is a serious safety risk. 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.

Campaign 05V412000

Critical Plain English 2005-09-19

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Affected Vehicles

2006 MAZDA Mazda5

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #05V412000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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