NHTSA recall 25V-167 (25V167000)
trailer hitches recall reported March 14, 2025 - about 63 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V167000
- Also written as
- 25V-167
- Manufacturer number
- 7225C
- Reported
- March 14, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~63
- Component
- trailer hitches
What is being recalled
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CX-50 vehicles equipped with Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitches. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may loosen and cause the assembly to separate from the vehicle body during towing or normal driving conditions.
Why it is dangerous
A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7225C.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-167 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.