NHTSA recall 09V-043 (09V043000)

structure recall reported February 4, 2009 - about 29,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 09V043000
Also written as: 09V-043
Manufacturer number: 5209A
Reported: February 4, 2009
Vehicles affected: ~29,000
Component: structure

What is being recalled

MAZDA IS RECALLING 29,000 MY 2009 MAZDA6. THE OUTER DOOR HANDLES MAY STICK WHICH MAY PREVENT THE DOOR FROM LATCHING. THIS SITUATION MAY ALLOW THE DOOR TO OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Why it is dangerous

DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE DOOR UNLATCHED COULD LEAD TO AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT BEING EJECTED AND COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DOOR HANDLES AND IF NECESSARY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE HANDLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2009. 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 09V-043 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda MAZDA6 - 2009

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