Recall
Mazda Mazda5 — 05V412000
NHTSA ID
05V412000
Make
Mazda
Model
Mazda5
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2005-09-19
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Units Affected
7,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
3605J
Summary
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A HEAT BUILDUP IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN OCCUR.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
MAZDA INSTRUCTED OWNERS (SEPTEMBER 16, 2005) TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLES AND WILL BE GIVEN A RENTAL OR LOANER VEHICLE AT NO COST WHILE MAZDA REPAIRS THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.