NHTSA Recall 05V525000: Motor (visibility)
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,982 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mazda B-Series Truck.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V525000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 3705K |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR |
| Report received | November 17, 2005 |
| Owner notification | November 28, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.
Safety risk
After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear teeth to distort or fracture during operation resulting in the loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Notes
Mazda recall no. 3705k.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 05V525000
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.