Recall
Mazda Mazda6 — 09V043000
NHTSA ID
09V043000
Make
Mazda
Model
Mazda6
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2009-02-04
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Units Affected
29,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
5209A
Summary
MAZDA IS RECALLING 29,000 MY 2009 MAZDA6. THE OUTER DOOR HANDLES MAY STICK WHICH MAY PREVENT THE DOOR FROM LATCHING. THIS SITUATION MAY ALLOW THE DOOR TO OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Consequence
DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE DOOR UNLATCHED COULD LEAD TO AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT BEING EJECTED AND COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DOOR HANDLES AND IF NECESSARY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE HANDLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.