2009-2013 Mazda6 Recalled for Defective Door Latches
161,400 Mazda 6 vehicles are being recalled in the U.S. because of defective door latches.
The vehicles affected by the recall were built before August 24, 2012 and span the 2009-2013 model years. According to the Japanese automaker, the door latch screws can become loose and as a result, the side doors can open while the vehicle is in motion.
An investigation on the issue was launched by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in May 2013 after several reports by owners were filed. Dealers will remove the latch screws on all doors, apply a thread-locking adhesive to the door screws and retighten them to proper torque specs.
No accidents or injuries related to the recall have been reported.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Phew... for a second I thought this was a recall on my new Mazda6.