Recall 11V329000: 2008–2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 15, 2011

Manufacturer

Mazda motor corp

Potentially affected

103,300vehicles

Model years

2008–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Mazda MAZDA3303 complaints
• 2009 Mazda MAZDA3115 complaints
• 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED333 complaints
• 2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED34 complaints