MAZDA MAZDA3 (2016) recall — Parking Brake
Mazda recalls 2016 Mazda3s with potential parking brake issues causing unintended vehicle movement on slopes, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Mazda for free repairs once parts are available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Mazda is recalling 2016 Mazda3 vehicles where the parking brake might not engage properly on slopes, risking unintended vehicle movement. This could lead to crashes if the car moves while parked on inclines. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227240-mazda-2016-mazda3-parking-brake-recall-risk-of-unintended-movement.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227240-mazda-2016-mazda3-parking-brake-recall-risk-of-unintended-movement · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V393000
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“Mazda 2016 Mazda3 Parking Brake Recall: Risk of Unintended Movement on Slopes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227240-mazda-2016-mazda3-parking-brake-recall-risk-of-unintended-movement. Based on NHTSA recall #17V393000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V393000).
Why it’s dangerous
Water entering the brake caliper can cause the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and bind. This may prevent the parking brake from engaging or disengaging fully, leading to unintended vehicle movement on slopes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Mazda3 vehicles with the specific parking brake actuator shaft model are affected. Drivers parking on slopes are most at risk of unintended vehicle movement.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Mazda3 was sold between 2014-2016. The recall covers vehicles where water could enter the brake caliper causing corrosion in the parking brake actuator shaft.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Mazda
Reach out to Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 to get the recall notice and repair information.
Wait for parts
Mazda will mail a second notice once remedy parts become available for free repairs.
What NHTSA says to do
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217F.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Water could enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and bind, which may prevent the parking brake from engaging or disengaging fully.
How can I tell if my car is affected?
This recall applies to 2016 Mazda3 vehicles sold between 2014-2016. Check if your car has the specific parking brake actuator shaft model that could corrode.
What should I do if I have this car?
Mazda will notify you and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any corroded parts for free once parts become available.
Contact Mazda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mazda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V393000 — Mazda Mazda Hello, I own a Mazda that is covered by recall 17V393000 from Mazda. The official recall notice states: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217F. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V393000 (June 22, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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