NHTSA recall 19V-907 (19V907000)
forward collision avoidance recall reported December 19, 2019 - about 35,390 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V907000
- Also written as
- 19V-907
- Manufacturer number
- 4219L
- Reported
- December 19, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~35,390
- Component
- forward collision avoidance
What is being recalled
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles. The Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle.
Why it is dangerous
Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the SBS software. In addition, vehicles with certain production dates will receive an instrument cluster software update or replacement and a replacement owner's manual. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4219L.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-907 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.