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NHTSA Recall 09V126000: Electrical system

MAZDA MOTOR CORP reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 25,400 vehicles. It affects 2010 Mazda MAZDA3.

25,400
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2009
owners notified (April 21)
NHTSA campaign09V126000
Manufacturer campaign5409D
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedApril 16, 2009
Owner notificationApril 21, 2009
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mazda is recalling 25,400 my 2010 mazda3 vehicles. A clearance between the engine harness and the housing of starter motor may be insufficient. Due to this, the covering of the harness may be damaged through vibration during operation possibly causing a short-circuit between certain harness wires and the starter housing. A short-circuit can result in engine control malfunction and/or poor shift quality.

Safety risk

The main fuse may blow out causing the engine to stall and inability of restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will have the engine harness inspect and add a protector clip on the affected section of the harness. If necessary, the harness will be repaired. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on may 6, 2009. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

Notes

Mazda recall no. 5409d.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 09V126000

Make and modelModel years
Mazda MAZDA32010

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.