Once the PCM assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Once the PCM assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248496-mazda-mazda6-2015-recall-electrical-system · Recall date March 4, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V173000
“MAZDA MAZDA6 (2015) recall — Electrical System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated March 4, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248496-mazda-mazda6-2015-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall 14V173000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V173000).
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314D.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mazda North American Operations to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 14V173000 — Mazda North American Operations MAZDA MAZDA6 (2015) recall — Electrical System Hello, I own a MAZDA MAZDA6 (2015) recall — Electrical System that is covered by recall 14V173000 from Mazda North American Operations. The official recall notice states: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314D. 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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