NHTSA recall 05V-412 (05V412000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported September 19, 2005 - about 7,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V412000
Also written as: 05V-412
Manufacturer number: 3605J
Reported: September 19, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~7,000
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A HEAT BUILDUP IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN OCCUR.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

MAZDA INSTRUCTED OWNERS (SEPTEMBER 16, 2005) TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLES AND WILL BE GIVEN A RENTAL OR LOANER VEHICLE AT NO COST WHILE MAZDA REPAIRS THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-412 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda MAZDA5 - 2006

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