NHTSA recall campaign
19V272000
ManufacturerMazda North American OperationsReported2019-04-04Affected187,880 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →