NHTSA recall 23V-553 (23V553000)
forward collision avoidance recall reported August 4, 2023 - about 17,600 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V553000
- Also written as
- 23V-553
- Manufacturer number
- 6123H
- Reported
- August 4, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~17,600
- Component
- forward collision avoidance
What is being recalled
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. Software in the Approaching Vehicle Audible System (AVAS) Information Sound Box (ISB) amplifier may be missing, which can cause inaccurate, external pedestrian warning sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
Why it is dangerous
Inaccurate external warning sounds may confuse pedestrians about the direction of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will update the AVAS ISB amplifier software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6123H.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-553 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.