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Recall 11V-329: 2008–2009 Mazda Mazda3, 2008–2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3

MAZDA MOTOR CORP recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Jun 15, 2011, covering about 103,300 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-329
Report date
Jun 15, 2011
Vehicles affected
103,300
Owners notified
Jul 6, 2011

The problem

Mazda is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 mazda3 and mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured from january 7, 2008, through november 28, 2008. The ground terminal of the windshield wiper motor may have been inadvertently bent during assembly. If this condition exists then over time the electrical resistance of the motor circuit may increase up to a point that the windshield wipers would not work.

The risk

The loss of wiper function in adverse weather could potentially increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the wiper motor free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before july 15, 2011. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.

Notes

Mazda safety recall no. 6411f.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerMAZDA MOTOR CORP
ComponentVisibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V329000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mazda Mazda32008, 2009All years
Mazda Mazdaspeed32008, 2009All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-329?

Mazda is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 mazda3 and mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured from january 7, 2008, through november 28, 2008. The ground terminal of the windshield wiper motor may have been inadvertently bent during assembly. If this condition exists then over time the electrical resistance of the motor circuit may increase up to a point that the windshield wipers would not work.

How is recall 11V-329 fixed?

Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the wiper motor free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before july 15, 2011. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.