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NHTSA Recall 17V393000: Parking brake

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 227,814 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mazda MAZDA3.

227,814
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2017
owners notified (December 8)
NHTSA campaign17V393000
Manufacturer campaign1217F
ComponentPARKING BRAKE
Report receivedJune 22, 2017
Owner notificationDecember 8, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.

Safety risk

If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217F.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V393000

Make and modelModel years
Mazda MAZDA32014, 2015, 2016
Mazda MAZDA62014, 2015

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.