Mazda Recalls More Than 100,000 Vehicles
Mazda is recalling some model year 2008 and 2009 Mazda3 and MazdaSpeed3 vehicles manufactured between January 7, 2008 and November 28, 2008. There are approximately 103,300 vehicles worldwide that could be affected by the recall. The recall is due to a defect in the windshield wiper motor. The ground terminal of the motor may have been bent accidently during assembly. This would cause the electrical resistance of the motor circuit to increase to a point where the windshield wipers would no longer function. Not having working windshield wipers could pose a hazard to drivers in inclement weather and might increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints about the windshield wipers began in late 2009 but Mazda decided that no action was necessary at the time and that they would keep an eye on the problem. This month, Mazda issued a recall because of an “increase in frequency of the occurrences.” Through the end of May there have been 132 reports of the problem worldwide. There have been no injuries reported so far.
Consumers will be notified by July 15 if their vehicle is part of the recall. Owners will be able to take their car to a dealer to have an additional ground harness installed on the wiper motor for free. For more information, contact the Mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.
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