2014 Mazda Mazda5

US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:	16V644000
Mfg's Report Date:	SEP 05, 2016
Component:	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	580455

Summary:
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.

Consequence:
If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy:
Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.

Dates of Manufacture:
OCT 25, 2010 to JUN 21, 2015

Manufacturer Recall Number:
9916H

The safety ratings and information is provided directly from the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)