Recall 13V425000: 2009–2013 Mazda MAZDA6

Report received

Sep 24, 2013

Manufacturer

Mazda North American Operations

Potentially affected

161,400vehicles

Model years

2009–2013

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 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.

Possible consequence

If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door latch mechanism would not engage and the door might open while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of accident or injury.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013I.

Affected model years

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

• 2009 Mazda MAZDA6386 complaints
• 2010 Mazda MAZDA6225 complaints
• 2011 Mazda MAZDA6135 complaints
• 2012 Mazda MAZDA699 complaints
• 2013 Mazda MAZDA623 complaints