2019 Mazda3 – Sudden Deceleration from False Brake Activation – Safety Recall 4219L

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mazda3

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December 19, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V907000

Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V907

ManufacturerMazda North American Operations

Components FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Potential Number of Units Affected 35,390

Summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles. The Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the SBS software. In addition, vehicles with certain production dates will receive an instrument cluster software update or replacement and a replacement owner’s manual. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda’s number for this recall is 4219L.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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