NHTSA recall 19V-272 (19V272000)
visibility recall reported April 4, 2019 - about 187,880 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V272000
- Also written as
- 19V-272
- Manufacturer number
- 3219D
- Reported
- April 4, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~187,880
- Component
- visibility
What is being recalled
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
Why it is dangerous
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-272 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.