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If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V393
ManufacturerMazda North American Operations
Components PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number of Units Affected 227,814
Summary
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles.
Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin August 21, 2017.
Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.
Mazda’s number for this recall is 1217F.
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.