NHTSA Recall 06V463000: Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
MAZDA MOTOR CORP reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,800 vehicles. It affects 2006 Mazda MAZDA5.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V463000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 4306K |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › DOORS › LATCH |
| Report received | December 4, 2006 |
| Owner notification | December 18, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin,and wyoming. The side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather.
Safety risk
As a result, when the door is opened the door latch pawl may remain in the open position resulting in the door not being able to be closed and latched. If the vehicle is operated with an open door it may allow an unbelted occupant to be ejected from the vehicle which could result in injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sliding door latches with modified latches. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Notes
Mazda recall no. 4306k.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 06V463000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mazda MAZDA5 | 2006 |
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.