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Passenger car "Mazda 3" and "Mazda3 MPS"

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Passenger car "Mazda 3" and "Mazda3 MPS" was recalled on 29 July 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 0723/11. Injuries risk reported by Greece. The ground terminal of the windscreen wiper motor may have been inadvertently bent during assembly.

Alert Number0723/11
BrandMazda
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginJapan
Model NumberThe recall affects vehicles, produced from 7 January 2008 through 22 December 2008. Affected VIN range:JMZ BK1*** 01 714164 – 828410JMZ BK1*** 81 714210 – 754177JMZ BK14** 91 75.....
Published29 July 2011

Risk Description

The ground terminal of the windscreen 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 which would result in the motor becoming inoperative. The loss of the front windscreen wiper function in adverse weather could potentially increase the risk of a crash.

Product Description

Passenger car

⚠️ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger car "Mazda 3" and "Mazda3 MPS".

About this risk

This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.

Who is at risk?

All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.

View on EU Safety Gate →

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