Mazda 2010 Mazda6 Suspension Recall: Corrosion Risk Increases Crash Risk
Mazda recalls 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles with corrosion risk in front cross member that may cause steering misalignment and crash. Owners must contact Mazda by March 18, 2019 for free repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Mazda is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles due to potential corrosion in the front cross member. This corrosion could weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should contact Mazda for a free inspection and repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1253607-mazda-2010-mazda6-suspension-recall-corrosion-risk-increases-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1253607-mazda-2010-mazda6-suspension-recall-corrosion-risk-increases-crash-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V631000
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“Mazda 2010 Mazda6 Suspension Recall: Corrosion Risk Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1253607-mazda-2010-mazda6-suspension-recall-corrosion-risk-increases-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V631000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V631000).
Why it’s dangerous
Corrosion in the front cross member can weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm. This may cause unexpected steering misalignment, increasing the risk of a crash, especially in areas with road salt exposure.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles sold in specific U.S. states are affected. Drivers in areas with heavy road salt exposure are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2009-2010 Mazda6 was sold in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, or the District of Columbia. The front cross member may show signs of corrosion after exposure to road salt.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Mazda
Call Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4 to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Get Free Repair
Mazda will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose with rust protection or a drain hose and improved front cross member at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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 March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
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 #18V631000 (September 14, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.