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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1253607-mazda-mazda6-2010-recall-suspension · Recall date September 14, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V631000
“MAZDA MAZDA6 (2010) recall — Suspension.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 14, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1253607-mazda-mazda6-2010-recall-suspension. Based on NHTSA recall 18V631000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V631000).
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.
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 18V631000 — Mazda North American Operations MAZDA MAZDA6 (2010) recall — Suspension Hello, I own a MAZDA MAZDA6 (2010) recall — Suspension that is covered by recall 18V631000 from Mazda North American Operations. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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