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NHTSA Recall 05V412000: Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,000 vehicles. It affects 2006 Mazda MAZDA5.

7,000
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2005
owners notified (October 26)
NHTSA campaign05V412000
Manufacturer campaign3605J
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM
Report receivedSeptember 19, 2005
Owner notificationOctober 26, 2005
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain sport utility vehicles, a heat buildup in the exhaust system can occur.

Safety risk

This condition could result in a fire.

Remedy

Mazda instructed owners (september 16, 2005) to bring in their vehicles and will be given a rental or loaner vehicle at no cost while mazda repairs these vehicles. The recall began on october 26, 2005. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

Notes

Mazda recall no. 3605j.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 05V412000

Make and modelModel years
Mazda MAZDA52006

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.