2006 MAZDA MAZDA5 Recall 60071 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	06V463000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	4306K
Make:	Mazda
Model:	Mazda5
Year:	2006
Component:	Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufacturers Involved:	Mazda motor corp
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	04/12/2000
End Date Of Manufacturing:	02/01/2006
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	9800
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	12/18/2006
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mazda motor corp
Date Report Received By ODI:	12/04/2006
Date Added To File:	12/04/2006
Defect Summary:	On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin,and wyoming. the side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather.
Consequence Summary:	As a result, when the door is opened the door latch pawl may remain in the open position resulting in the door not being able to be closed and latched. if the vehicle is operated with an open door it may allow an unbelted occupant to be ejected from the vehicle which could result in injury or death.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will replace the sliding door latches with modified latches. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Further Notes:	Mazda recall no. 4306k.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2006 Mazda Mazda5 Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch Recall