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Recall 11V-329

MAZDA MOTOR CORP recalled the 2008 to 2009 Mazda MAZDA3 and 1 other model: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, motor).

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-329
Reported
June 15, 2011
Vehicles affected
103,300 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Mazda safety recall no. 6411f.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles