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2011 Mazda MAZDA3
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 3

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 201–283 of 283, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Oct 18, 2010–Feb 27, 2015.

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Feb 27, 2015Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-003-15-3014

NHTSA communication ID: 10100708

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

USE THE FOLLOWING REPAIR PROCEDURE TO MINIMIZE THE NEED TO REPLACE THE CATALYST CONVERTER/EXHAUST PIPE WHEN REMOVING OXYGEN SENSORS AND/OR AIR FUEL RATIO SENSORS.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10100708 at NHTSA
Nov 24, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-049-14-2980

NHTSA communication ID: 10098885

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WHEN DEALING WITH CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION AND/OR WATER WITHIN THE HEADLAMP UNIT, FIRST DETERMINE IF ALL THE BULB SOCKETS ARE PRESENT AND CORRECTLY INSTALLED. IN MOST CASES YOU WILL FIND THAT THE BULB SEAL NO. 1 (A) OR HID BULB SEAL NO. 1 (B) AND BULB SEAL NO. 2 (C) SOCKET COVERS HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTLY INSTALLED OR ARE MISSING DUE TO IMPROPER PRIOR REPAIRS (I.E., CUSTOMER REPLACING THE HEADLAMP BULBS OR BODY SHOP NOT TRANSFERRING THEM WHEN REPLACING THE HEADLAMP UNIT(S) DUE TO A COLLISION). ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY MISSING SOCKET COVERS, HID MODULE SEAL (D), OR MISSING BUMPER BRACKETS (E) IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY POLICY.

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.

Source record 10098885 at NHTSA
Nov 4, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02-004-14-2976

NHTSA communication ID: 10098895

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER MORE THAN 3° EVEN WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A FLAT ROAD. FOLLOW STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE.

Source components: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR.

Source record 10098895 at NHTSA
Nov 4, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02-004-14

NHTSA communication ID: 10059471

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR.

Source record 10059471 at NHTSA
Sep 9, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-039-14-2923

NHTSA communication ID: 10098545

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE AND/OR TEXT MESSAGING RELATED CONCERNS. TO IMPROVE THE HANDLING OF BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE AND/OR TEXT MESSAGING CUSTOMER CONCERNS, MAZDA CRE-ATED A SPECIAL SERVICE AND PARTS EXCHANGE PROGRAM AS OF FEBRUARY 2010.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10098545 at NHTSA
Sep 9, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-038-14-2957

NHTSA communication ID: 10098544

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS:A.THE DASHBOARD UPPER PANEL IS STICKY. B.THE DASHBOARD UPPER PANEL JUST ABOVE THE INFORMATION DISPLAY (A) IS WARPING, GENERATING A GAP (B).

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10098544 at NHTSA
Sep 9, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-038-14

NHTSA communication ID: 10060852

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10060852 at NHTSA
Sep 3, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-025-14-2925A

NHTSA communication ID: 10098547

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRACKING NOISE ORIGINATED AT THE POSITIONING PINS NEAR THE TOP CORNERS OF THE WIND-SHIELD AND/OR REAR WINDOW WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS APPROXIMATELY 14 °F (-10 °C) OR LOWER AND THE VEHICLE CABIN HAS NOT YET WARMED UP. THE NOISE IS CAUSED BY THE WINDSHIELD AND/OR REAR WINDOW LOCATING STOPPER CONTACTING THE PANEL.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10098547 at NHTSA
Aug 15, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-034-14-2956

NHTSA communication ID: 10098367

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:•MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.•WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO (0) MILES.•THIS PROCEDURE IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO ACCURATELY REPRESENT ACTUAL VEHICLE MILEAGE.•PRIOR TO SPEEDOMETER REMOVAL, COMPLETE THE INFORMATION REQUIRED ON THE “SPEEDOMETER REPLACE-MENT LABEL”. •LABELS CAN ONLY BE ORDERED THROUGH MSTORE, NOT MDCS.

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Source record 10098367 at NHTSA
Jun 10, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-014-14-2932

NHTSA communication ID: 10098304

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DTC P0456 STORED IN THE PCM MEMORY.• P0456: EVAP SYSTEM LEAK DETECTED (VERY SMALL LEAK) THE CONCERN IS MOST LIKELY THE RESULT OF THE CUSTOMER NOT GETTING THE FUEL CAP COMPLETELY CLOSED AFTER FUELING THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSES A SMALL FUEL VAPOR LEAK AND TURNS DTC P0456 ON.

Source components: ENGINE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP.

Source record 10098304 at NHTSA
Jun 10, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-027-14-2935

NHTSA communication ID: 10098282

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPER USE OF THE DRIVER’S FLOOR MAT TO AVOID ANY POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE FOOT PEDALS. THE FOLLOWING ARE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE, WHICH CAN BE AVOIDED WITH PROPER USAGE. • FLOOR MAT MOVES FORWARD DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION. • INAPPROPRIATE FLOOR MAT (SUCH AS AFTERMARKET, NON-FACTORY-EQUIPPED, OR NON-GENUINE) IS USED. • FLOOR MAT IS STACKED ONE ON TOP OF ANOTHER.

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Source record 10098282 at NHTSA
Jun 10, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

00-002-14-2936

NHTSA communication ID: 10098245

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS RECEIVED MANY REQUESTS FROM OUR DEALERS ASKING US TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL ON-CAR BRAKE LATHES AS AN OPTION FOR MNAO AUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT. DUE TO YOUR FEEDBACK AND AFTER EVALUATING A FEW ON-CAR BRAKE LATHES, WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE ADDED THE PRO CUT ON-CAR BRAKE LATHE TO MNAO AUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT PROGRAM. THE ACCU-TURN IS STILL AN APPROVED BRAKE LATHE BUT IT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM OUR VENDOR. IMPORTANT REMINDER – ROTORS MUST BE MACHINED USING A MAZDA APPROVED ON-CAR BRAKE LATHE OR WARRANTY CLAIMS ARE SUBJECT TO DENIAL OR DEBIT.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10098245 at NHTSA
Jun 10, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-014-14

NHTSA communication ID: 10061506

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10061506 at NHTSA
May 29, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-025-14-2925

NHTSA communication ID: 10098101

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRACKING NOISE ORIGINATED AT THE POSITIONING PINS NEAR THE TOP CORNERS OF THE WINDSHIELD AND/OR REAR WINDOW WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS APPROXIMATELY 14 °F (-10 °C) OR LOWER AND THE VEHICLE CABIN HAS NOT YET WARMED UP. THE NOISE IS CAUSED BY THE WINDSHIELD AND/OR REAR WINDOW LOCATING STOPPER CONTACTING THE PANEL.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10098101 at NHTSA
May 29, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-025-14

NHTSA communication ID: 10060517

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: VISIBILITY.

Source record 10060517 at NHTSA
May 20, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-023-14-2924

NHTSA communication ID: 10098121

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IS NOT ACCURATE, OR IT TAKES TOO LONG FOR THE DISPLAY TO SHOW ACTUAL TEMPERATURE.WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER A CUSTOMER WITH THIS CONCERN, FIRST VERIFY THE CONDITION WHEN THE CUSTOMER NOTICED THIS SYMPTOM. IF THE CONDITION IS SIMILAR TO THE FOLLOWING “CONTROL LOGIC OF AMBIENT TEMPERATURE” OR “DIF-FERENCE BETWEEN THE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY AND OTHERS”, ADVISE THE CUSTOMER THAT THIS IS A NOR-MAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE AND NOT A MALFUNCTION.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10098121 at NHTSA
May 20, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04-004-14-2926

NHTSA communication ID: 10098103

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES EXHIBIT BRAKE RELATED CONCERNS SUCH AS BRAKE NOISE, BRAKE JUDDER OR BRAKE DRAGGING. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT FOR ANY ONE OF THESE SYMPTOMS, REFER TO THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO UNDERSTAND WHY SYMPTOMS MAY OCCUR, AND TO BETTER ASSIST THE CUSTOMER IN RESOLVING THEIR SPECIFIC BRAKE CONCERN.

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.

Source record 10098103 at NHTSA
May 5, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

03-001-14-2919

NHTSA communication ID: 10098146

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME NEW VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEEPAGE UNDERNEATH THE BEARING BRACKET (A) ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE JOINT SHAFT. THIS IS CAUSED BY THE OIL CONTENT SEPARATING FROM THE GREASE APPLIED TO THE BEARING AND SPLINE SEEPING FROM THE SEAL AND BRACKET.THERE IS NO FUNCTIONAL PROBLEM WITH THIS ISSUE SINCE THE AMOUNT OF OIL SEEPAGE IS VERY SMALL COMPARED TO THE AMOUNT OF GREASE. NOTE THAT THE OIL SEEPAGE WILL STOP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE.IF YOU ENCOUNTER A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS CONCERN, WIPE OFF THE OIL WITH A RAG. DO NOT REPLACE THE JOINT SHAFT.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10098146 at NHTSA
May 5, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

03-001-14

NHTSA communication ID: 10061514

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10061514 at NHTSA
Feb 25, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-014-14-2880

NHTSA communication ID: 10098015

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT RUST ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR GLASS GUIDE (A) FROM CONTACT WITH THE REAR BELTLINE MOLDING (B). THIS IS CAUSED BY A VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING.

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10098015 at NHTSA
Feb 25, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-014-14

NHTSA communication ID: 10060488

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10060488 at NHTSA
Feb 14, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-012-14-2891

NHTSA communication ID: 10098022

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WHEN REPLACING THE SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO UNIT (OR A MAZDA CONNECT TUNER AND AMP UNIT (TAU)) WITH REPLACEMENT TUNER FOR ANY REASON, A CALL MUST BE MADE TO INFORM SIRIUSXM OF THE EXISTING RADIO ID AND THE NEW/ REPLACEMENT SAT RADIO ID AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO ENSURE THE CUSTOMER LEAVES THE DEALERSHIP WITH ACTIVE (WORKING SAT RADIO.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10098022 at NHTSA
Jan 24, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-007-14-2878

NHTSA communication ID: 10097982

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF CONDENSATION/FOG INSIDE THE FRONT OR REAR COMBINATION LIGHTS. THE RECENT NEW MODELS HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A CLEAR LENS WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SYMPTOM TO BE MORE NOTICEABLE, HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LIGHT. THIS CONDENSATION/FOG IS A NATURAL PHENOMENON THAT OCCURS WHEN THERE IS A FAIRLY LARGE TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE INSIDE AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE LIGHT HOUSING. IT IS NORMAL FOR VERY SMALL WATER DROPS TO APPEAR IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS ON THE LIGHT UNITS WHERE THE AIR IS STAGNANT (CONDENSATION), MAKING THE LENS LOOK WHITISH (FOG). THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY IN THE CORNERS AND NARROW SPACES, AND WILL TYPICALLY CLEAR DURING WARMER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, OR WHEN THE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON FOR SOME TIME. EXPLAIN TO THE CUSTOMER THAT THIS IS A NATURAL PHENOMENON AND NOT A QUALITY DEFECT. DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS AS THIS IS CONSIDERED NORMAL, AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. REPLACING THE LIGHT UNIT WILL NOT CORRECT THIS SYMPTOM.

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS.

Source record 10097982 at NHTSA
Jan 21, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04-002-14-2879

NHTSA communication ID: 10098003

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT A SLIGHT CLUNK/BANG/BUZZ NOISE OR JOLT FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONCERN WILL MOST LIKELY OCCUR DURING THE VEHICLES FIRST FORWARD MOVEMENT AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. THIS IS A NORMAL OPERATING NOISE OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS.

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT.

Source record 10098003 at NHTSA
Nov 19, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

08-001-13-2859

NHTSA communication ID: 10110991

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination con-cerns during vehicle service.

Source components: AIR BAGS · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10110991 at NHTSA
Nov 19, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-08-001-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10054788

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATION OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION (PAD). *PE

Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL.

Source record 10054788 at NHTSA
Nov 11, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04-004-13-2853

NHTSA communication ID: 10110996

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to the following information to understand why symptoms may occur, and to better assist the customer in resolving their specific brake concern.

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.

Source record 10110996 at NHTSA
Nov 11, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02-009-13-2854

NHTSA communication ID: 10110995

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under the clear coating. The damaged area has the appearance of dark stains.Use extra care when cleaning wheels. The following are guidelines to follow when cleaning the wheels.-Mazda recommends using a mild soap or neutral detergent as stated in the owner's manual under Appear-ance Care in the Maintenance and Care section.-DO NOT use a cleaning products containing strong acid or alkali contents to clean the wheels.-DO NOT apply any type of specialized wheel cleaner to the wheels when they are hot (such as after driving the vehicle or if the vehicle has sat in the sun). Ensure wheel temperatures are the same as ambient tem-perature before cleaning.-Within 15 minutes after any cleaner is applied, rinse the wheel thoroughly to completely remove cleaner.-Stains on Mazda Wheels caused by improper cleaning are not covered under the Mazda Vehicle Warranty.

Source components: WHEELS.

Source record 10110995 at NHTSA
Oct 28, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

07-002-13-2842

NHTSA communication ID: 10097805

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

A MUSTY/MILDEW TYPE ODOR MAY COME FROM THE VENTS WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM IS OPERATING. IT IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN THE A/C IS FIRST TURNED ON. THIS ODOR IS THE RESULT OF MOLD GROWTH IN THE A/C EVAPORATOR/COOLING UNIT WHICH IS CAUSED BY CONDENSATION, DUST, AND POLLEN WITHIN THE COOLING UNIT. THIS CONDITION IS USUALLY WORSE DURING HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS. “MAZDA AIR COOLING COIL COATING” IS AVAILABLE TO ENCAPSULATE THE MOLD TO REDUCE ODORS. IF THE PRODUCT IS PROPERLY APPLIED, IT CAN EFFECTIVELY REDUCE THE MUSTY/MILDEW ODOR FOR UP TO THREE YEARS.NOTE:SEE PARTS INFORMATION FOR MAZDA AIR COOLING COIL COATING AND KIT PART NUMBERS.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 10097805 at NHTSA
Oct 9, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-005-13-2738A

NHTSA communication ID: 10097812

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY WITH ENGINE STARTING IN THE WINTER (CRANKS BUT NO START), BUT CAN BE STARTED USING THE DE-CHOKE MODE WITH NO DTC RECORDED. THIS IS CAUSED BY IMPROPER CONTROL LOGIC OF THE PCM. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE CONTROL LOGIC OF THE PCM HAS BEEN CHANGED.DE-CHOKE MODE1.FULLY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CRANK THE ENGINE FOR 4 TO 5 SECONDS.2.TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE LOCK POSITION AND RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.3.START THE ENGINE WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10097812 at NHTSA
Oct 9, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-005-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10059428

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ENGINE.

Source record 10059428 at NHTSA
Sep 5, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02-008-13-2811

NHTSA communication ID: 10097750

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAKING OR KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN PASSING OVER A BUMP. THIS IS CAUSED BY DUST ENTERING BETWEEN THE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING AND STABILIZER BAR, WHICH WEARS DOWN THE BUSHING. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE REAR STABILIZER BAR IS REPLACED WITH A MODIFIED ONE (WITH A SET OF STABI-LIZER BUSHINGS AND BRACKETS).

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10097750 at NHTSA
Sep 5, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-021-13-2817B

NHTSA communication ID: 10097749

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE MIL ON WITH DTC P0128:00 (THERMOSTAT STUCK OPEN). THIS CONCERN IS CAUSED BY IMPROPER CONTROL LOGIC OF THE PCM. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE CONTROL LOGIC OF THE PCM HAS BEEN CHANGED.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10097749 at NHTSA
Sep 5, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02-008-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10059479

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC).

Source record 10059479 at NHTSA
Sep 5, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-021-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10059445

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10059445 at NHTSA
Aug 22, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02-004-13-2770B

NHTSA communication ID: 10097722

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER MORE THAN 3° EVEN WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A FLAT ROAD.

Source components: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR.

Source record 10097722 at NHTSA
Jul 31, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-021-13-2817A

NHTSA communication ID: 10097396

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE MIL ON WITH DTC P0128:00 (THERMOSTAT STUCK OPEN). THIS CONCERN IS CAUSED BY IMPROPER CONTROL LOGIC OF THE PCM. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE CONTROL LOGIC OF THE PCM HAS BEEN CHANGED.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10097396 at NHTSA
Jul 31, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-021-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10059447

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10059447 at NHTSA
Jul 19, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-021-13-2817

NHTSA communication ID: 10097397

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE MIL ON WITH DTC P0128:00 (THERMOSTAT STUCK OPEN). THIS CONCERN IS CAUSED BY IMPROPER CONTROL LOGIC OF THE PCM. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE CONTROL LOGIC OF THE PCM HAS BEEN CHANGED.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10097397 at NHTSA
Jul 19, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-021-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10059446

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10059446 at NHTSA
Jul 17, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04-002-13-2812

NHTSA communication ID: 10097406

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES (EQUIPPED WITH DSC) MAY EXPERIENCE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ON WITH DTCS C0020:1C AND U0415:92 STORED IN MEMORY. C0020:71 MAY ALSO BE STORED. • DTC C0020:1C: ABS MOTOR MONITOR SIGNAL DOES NOT CORRESPOND TO ABS HU/CM ON/OFF SIGNAL. • DTC U0415:92: ERROR SIGNAL FROM ABS HU/CM OR DSC HU/CM. • DTC C0020:71: DSC HU/CM MOTOR MONITOR ON SIGNAL IS NOT INPUT WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME LIMIT OR MORE WHEN MOTOR SIGNAL IS SWITCHED FROM ON TO OFF BY DSC HU/CM. THIS CONCERN MAY OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE IS USED IN AN AREA WITH HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND HUMIDITY. UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE PUMP MOTOR BRUSH IN THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MAY HAVE POOR CONTACT CAUSING THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO TURN ON. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE MATERIAL OF THE MOTOR BRUSH HAS BEEN CHANGED.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10097406 at NHTSA
Jul 17, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-04-002-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10053757

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: THE ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND ABS MOTOR MONITOR SIGNAL FAILS TO CORRESPOND TO ABS HU/CM ON/OFF SIGNAL AND HAPPENS IN AREA WHERE THERE IS HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND HUMIDITY. MODEL 2010-2011 MAZDA3. *PE

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.

Source record 10053757 at NHTSA
Jun 14, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-019-13-2805

NHTSA communication ID: 10097390

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TO IMPROVE HANDLING OF CUSTOMER CONCERNS WITH HANDS-FREE (BLUETOOTH) VEHICLE SYSTEMS, MAZDA LAUNCHED A NEW SERVICE PROCEDURE AND PART EXCHANGE PROGRAM EFFECTIVE FEB. 08, 2010 ON APPLICABLE VEHICLES. DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE AVAILABLE ON VARIOUS CELLULAR PHONES AND CELL PHONE PROVIDER NETWORKS, IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR CUSTOMERS TO CONTACT THE MAZDA HANDS-FREE SYSTEM CUSTOMER CARE NUMBER AT (800) 430-0153 OR, FOR CUSTOMERS REQUIRING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES, PLEASE DIRECT THEM TO “WWW.MAZDAUSA.COM/BLUETOOTH.” REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CUSTOMER CARE CENTER ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ON VERIFYING APPROVED PHONES AND PROPERLY PAIRING (PROGRAMMING) SPECIFIC PHONES TO THE VEHICLE’S BLUETOOTH SYSTEM. THEY ARE ALSO BEST EQUIPPED TO RESOLVE A MAJORITY OF THE PAIRING ISSUES AND OTHER BLUETOOTH RELATED CONCERNS WHEN COMMUNICATING DIRECTLY WITH MAZDA CUSTOMERS.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10097390 at NHTSA
Jun 4, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-018-13-2803

NHTSA communication ID: 10097394

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IS NOT ACCURATE, OR IT TAKES TOO LONG FOR THE DISPLAY TO SHOW ACTUAL TEMPERATURE. WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER A CUSTOMER WITH THIS CONCERN, FIRST VERIFY THE CONDITION WHEN THE CUSTOMER NOTICED THIS SYMPTOM. IF THE CONDITION IS SIMILAR TO THE FOLLOWING “CONTROL LOGIC OF AMBIENT TEMPERATURE” OR “DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY AND OTHERS”, ADVISE THE CUSTOMER THAT THIS IS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE AND NOT A MALFUNCTION. IF THE CONDITION DOES NOT MEET THE FOLLOWING AND THE SENSOR MALFUNCTION IS SUSPECTED, MAKE SURE TO INSPECT THE SENSOR ACCORDING TO MS3 ONLINE OR WORKSHOP MANUAL (SECTION 09-22 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSPECTION).

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10097394 at NHTSA
May 28, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-013-13-2791

NHTSA communication ID: 10097382

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS MOVING AND/OR AT THE TIME OF TRANSMISSION SHIFTING. THIS IS CAUSED BY STICK-SLIP NOISE OCCURRING AT THE CONTACT SURFACES BETWEEN THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER AND THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET WHEN THE ENGINE SHAKES BACK AND FORTH.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10097382 at NHTSA
May 28, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-013-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10059437

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10059437 at NHTSA
May 20, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-2010

NHTSA communication ID: 10052110

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION REGARDING IMPORTING AND SELLING OF COUNTERFEIT AIRBAGS MANUFACTURED IN CHINA AND SOME 2004, 2010-2012 MAZDA3 VEHICLES MAY HAVE THEM INSTALLED. *PE

Source components: AIR BAGS: ALLEGED COUNTERFEIT AIR BAG.

Source record 10052110 at NHTSA
May 20, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MDE-2004

NHTSA communication ID: 10052109

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE SELLING AND IMPORTING OF COUNTERFEIT AIRBAGS MANUFACTURED IN CHINA, INSTALLING IN SOME VEHICLES. MODELS 2004, 2010-2012 MAZDA3. *PE

Source components: AIR BAGS: ALLEGED COUNTERFEIT AIR BAG.

Source record 10052109 at NHTSA
Apr 17, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

00-001-13-2748A

NHTSA communication ID: 10097375

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA HAS DEVELOPED FACTORY RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ALL MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS. MAZDA RECOMMENDS DEALERS FOLLOW THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLES AS CITED IN THE VEHICLE-SPECIFIC WORKSHOP MANUAL OR OWNER’S MANUAL. SERVICES PERFORMED OUTSIDE OF MAZDA’S FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. THESE SERVICES ARE UNNECESSARY AND CREATE UNNEEDED EXPENSES FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10097375 at NHTSA
Apr 12, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MD-04-10

NHTSA communication ID: 10051791

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF COUNTERFEIT AIR BAGS, IF INSTALLED BY INDEPENDENT SHOP, OR IS OEM FROM FACTORY OR DEALER INSTALLED AND TO CONTACT DEALERS OR MANUFACTURER IF CONCERN OR UNSURE OF AIR BAGS IN VEHICLES. MODELS 2004, 2010-2012 MAZDA3. *PE

Source components: AIR BAGS: ALLEGED COUNTERFEIT AIR BAG.

Source record 10051791 at NHTSA
Apr 10, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02-004-13-2770A

NHTSA communication ID: 10097377

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER MORE THAN 3° EVEN WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A FLAT ROAD.

Source components: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR.

Source record 10097377 at NHTSA
Apr 4, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RF-13-04

NHTSA communication ID: 10061464

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10061464 at NHTSA
Mar 11, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05-002-13-2777A

NHTSA communication ID: 10097348

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ALWAYS BE SURE TO USE THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID WHEN REPLACING ATF. USING THE WRONG ATF MAY CAUSE SHIFT QUALITY COMPLAINTS OR MAY EVEN DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION.NOTE:•ATF M-V (TYPE M5) IS NOT THE SAME FLUID AS MERCON®V OR MERCON®LV ATF.•ATF M-V (TYPE M5) HAS A GREATER VISCOSITY THAN MERCON®V AND MERCON®LV ATF IN LOW TEMPERATURES. •ATF M-V (TYPE M5) HAS A GREATER ANTI-JUDDER SPECIFICATION THAN MERCON®V AND MERCON®LV ATF.•TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSHING SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED WHEN INSTRUCTED BY THE WORKSHOP MANUAL OR ANY OTHER MAZDA PUBLICATION.

Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT.

Source record 10097348 at NHTSA
Mar 11, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-005-13-2781

NHTSA communication ID: 10097343

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPER USE OF THE DRIVER’S FLOOR MAT TO AVOID ANY POTEN-TIAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE FOOT PEDALS. THE FOLLOWING ARE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE, WHICH CAN BE AVOIDED WITH PROPER USAGE.•FLOOR MAT MOVES FORWARD DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION.•INAPPROPRIATE FLOOR MAT (SUCH AS AFTERMARKET, NON-FACTORY-EQUIPPED, OR NON-GENUINE) IS USED.•FLOOR MAT IS STACKED ONE ON TOP OF ANOTHER.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10097343 at NHTSA
Mar 11, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-09-005-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10052155

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, TO AVOID POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE OF FOOT PLACED ON PEDALS, INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING PROPER USE, AND PLACEMENT, OF DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL YEARS. *PE

Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Source record 10052155 at NHTSA
Mar 4, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-003-13-2776

NHTSA communication ID: 10097369

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WHEN DEALING WITH CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION AND/OR WATER WITHIN THE HEADLAMP UNIT, FIRST DETERMINE IF ALL THE BULB SOCKETS ARE PRESENT AND CORRECTLY INSTALLED. IN MOST CASES YOU WILL FIND THAT THE BULB SEAL NO. 1 (A) OR HID BULB SEAL NO. 1 (B) AND BULB SEAL NO. 2 (C) SOCKET COVERS HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTLY INSTALLED OR ARE MISSING DUE TO IMPROPER PRIOR REPAIRS (I.E., CUSTOMER REPLACING THE HEADLAMP BULBS OR BODY SHOP NOT TRANSFERRING THEM WHEN REPLACING THE HEADLAMP UNIT(S) DUE TO A COLLISION). ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY MISSING SOCKET COVERS, HID MODULE SEAL (D), OR MISSING BUMPER BRACKETS (E) IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY POLICY.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL.

Source record 10097369 at NHTSA
Mar 4, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05-002-13-2777

NHTSA communication ID: 10097367

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ALWAYS BE SURE TO USE THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID WHEN REPLACING ATF. USING THE WRONG ATF MAY CAUSE SHIFT QUALITY COMPLAINTS OR MAY EVEN DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION.NOTE:•ATF M-V (TYPE M5) IS NOT THE SAME FLUID AS MERCON®V OR MERCON®LV ATF.•ATF M-V (TYPE M5) HAS A GREATER VISCOSITY THAN MERCON®V AND MERCON®LV ATF IN LOW TEMPERATURES. •ATF M-V (TYPE M5) HAS A GREATER ANTI-JUDDER SPECIFICATION THAN MERCON®V AND MERCON®LV ATF.

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10097367 at NHTSA
Mar 4, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-09-003-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10052160

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: ON VARIOUS MODEL YEARS AND MODEL VEHICLES, THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION OR WATER WITHIN AND SHOULD BE CHECKED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION. *PE

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES.

Source record 10052160 at NHTSA
Feb 19, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02-004-13-2770

NHTSA communication ID: 10097320

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER MORE THAN 3° EVEN WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A FLAT ROAD.

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10097320 at NHTSA
Feb 8, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-005-13-2738

NHTSA communication ID: 10097325

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY WITH ENGINE STARTING IN THE WINTER (CRANKS BUT NO START), BUT CAN BE STARTED USING THE DE-CHOKE MODE WITH NO DTC RECORDED. THIS IS CAUSED BY IMPROPER CONTROL LOGIC OF THE PCM. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE CONTROL LOGIC OF THE PCM HAS BEEN CHANGED.DE-CHOKE MODE1.FULLY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CRANK THE ENGINE FOR 4 TO 5 SECONDS.2.TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE LOCK POSITION AND RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.3.START THE ENGINE WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10097325 at NHTSA
Feb 8, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-005-13BB

NHTSA communication ID: 10059429

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10059429 at NHTSA
Jan 24, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02-002-13-2749

NHTSA communication ID: 10097278

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES WITH THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (PART NUMBER BBM3-28-910 WITH ANY SUFFIX) MAY EXHIBIT FLUID LEAK-AGE, AND SOMETIMES A CLUNKING NOISE. THIS IS CAUSED BY THE INNER SEAL OF THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BEING DAM-AGED BY A STRONG FORCE AND/OR DUST FROM THE OUTSIDE. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE STRUCTURE OF THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS BEEN CHANGED.

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Source record 10097278 at NHTSA
Jan 24, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02-002-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10059461

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER.

Source record 10059461 at NHTSA
Jan 15, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

00-001-13-2748

NHTSA communication ID: 10097295

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA HAS DEVELOPED FACTORY RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ALL MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS. MAZDA RECOMMENDS DEALERS FOLLOW THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLES AS CITED IN THE VEHICLE-SPECIFIC WORKSHOP MANUAL OR OWNER’S MANUAL. SERVICES PERFORMED OUTSIDE OF MAZDA’S FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. THESE SERVICES ARE UNNECESSARY AND CREATE UNNEEDED EXPENSES FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10097295 at NHTSA
Jan 14, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02-001-13-2752

NHTSA communication ID: 10097300

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF SIGNS OF OIL ON THE STRUTS OR SHOCK ABSORBERS. IN MOST CASES THE OIL THAT IS PRESENT IS NORMAL, AND A RESULT OF THE OIL THAT REMAINS ON THE SHAFT DURING THE NORMAL SWEEPING PROCESS OF THE SHAFT SEAL. FOLLOW THE INSPECTION GUIDELINES TO DETERMINE IF THE CONDITION IS A RESULT OF THE NORMAL SWEEPING PROCESS OR A FAILURE OF THE SHAFT SEAL.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10097300 at NHTSA
Dec 21, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-046-12-2744

NHTSA communication ID: 10097941

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF CONDENSATION/FOG INSIDE THE FRONT OR REAR COMBINATION LIGHTS. THE RECENT NEW MODELS HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A CLEAR LENS WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SYMPTOM TO BE MORE NOTICEABLE, HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LIGHT. THIS CONDENSATION/FOG IS A NATURAL HENOMENON THAT OCCURS WHEN THERE IS A FAIRLY LARGE TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE INSIDE AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE LIGHT HOUSING. IT IS NORMAL FOR VERY SMALL WATER DROPS TO APPEAR IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS ON THE LIGHT UNITS WHERE THE AIR IS STAGNANT (CONDENSATION), MAKING THE LENS LOOK WHITISH (FOG). THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY IN THE CORNERS AND NARROW SPACES, AND WILL TYPICALLY CLEAR DURING WARMER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, OR WHEN THE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON FOR SOME TIME. EXPLAIN TO THE CUSTOMER THAT THIS IS A NATURAL PHENOMENON AND NOT A QUALITY DEFECT. DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS AS THIS IS CONSIDERED NORMAL, AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. REPLACING THE LIGHT UNIT WILL NOT CORRECT THIS SYMPTOM.

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS.

Source record 10097941 at NHTSA
Dec 19, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-034-12-2708A

NHTSA communication ID: 10097945

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE FROM THE MAP LIGHT (A) WHILE DRIVING OR AT IDLE. THIS IS CAUSED BY ONE OF TWO THINGS. 1. EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE MAP LIGHT AND LAMP UNIT POSITIONING RIB (FOR MAZDA3 VEHICLES WITH VINS LOWER THAN JM1BL******144839 / PRODUCED BEFORE APRIL 1, 2009). THE DESIGN OF THIS RIB HAS NOW BEEN CHANGED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. 2. THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE BRACKET VIBRATES AND CONTACTS THE ROOF PANEL (FOR MAZDA3 VEHICLES WITH VINS JM1BL******144839 TO JM1BL******707082 / PRODUCED AFTER APRIL 1, 2009 AND BEFORE AUGUST 8, 2012. THE NOISE OCCURS ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE A NON-WOVEN TEXTILE ATTACHED AT THE FRONT STAY. THE MATERIAL OF THE PADS HAS NOW BEEN CHANGED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.

Source components: INTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10097945 at NHTSA
Dec 19, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

00-004-12-2741

NHTSA communication ID: 10097942

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA HAS DEVELOPED FACTORY RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ALL MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS. MAZDA RECOMMENDS DEALERS FOLLOW THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLES AS CITED IN THE VEHICLE-SPECIFIC WORKSHOP MANUAL OR OWNER’S MANUAL. SERVICES PERFORMED OUTSIDE OF MAZDA’S FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. THESE SERVICES ARE UNNECESSARY AND CREATE UNNEEDED EXPENSES FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10097942 at NHTSA
Dec 19, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-09-034-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10072045

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10072045 at NHTSA
Dec 19, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-034-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10060538

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: INTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10060538 at NHTSA
Nov 30, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RF-11-12R

NHTSA communication ID: 10060880

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION.

Source record 10060880 at NHTSA
Nov 28, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-021-12-2695B

NHTSA communication ID: 10097824

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS MOVING AND/OR AT THE TIME OF TRANSMISSION SHIFTING. THIS IS CAUSED BY STICK-SLIP NOISE OCCURING AT THE CONTACT SURFACES BETWEEN THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER AND THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET WHEN THE ENGINE SHAKES BACK AND FORTH. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT IS REPLACED AND GREASE IS APPLIED ON THE CONTACT SURFACES OF THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10097824 at NHTSA
Nov 28, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-021-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10059448

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10059448 at NHTSA
Nov 21, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RF-12-17

NHTSA communication ID: 10060884

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10060884 at NHTSA
Oct 19, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-028-12-2701B

NHTSA communication ID: 10097754

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THE MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY (MID) AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM SUPPORT FOR DIAGNOSTICS, PARTS AUTHORIZATION, AND PARTS EXCHANGE REQUIRE CONTACTING THE PROPER SOURCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE SOURCE BY REFERRING TO THE FOLLOWING TABLES.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10097754 at NHTSA
Oct 18, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02-005-12-2717

NHTSA communication ID: 10097759

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR STABILIZER WHEN DRIVING OVER A ROAD BUMP. THIS NOISE MAY BE CAUSED BY A LOOSE REAR STABILIZER CONTROL LINK.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10097759 at NHTSA
Oct 18, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-039-12-2725

NHTSA communication ID: 10097757

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OCCASSIONAL AND UNEXPECTED ILLUMINATION OF THE CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LIGHT (AMBER) WITH THE IGNITION KEY OPERATION CYCLE OF OFF-START-ON. IT CAN BE CANCELLED BY THE OPERATION OF EITHER AUTO CRUISE SWITCH OR THE IGNITION KEY OPERATION CYCLE OF OFF-START-ON. NOTE: THE NORMAL OPERATION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ISSUE. THIS PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY A WEAK BATTERY (LOW VOLTAGE) AND REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERY IS RECOMMENDED TO CORRECT IT. USE THE GR8-1291 TO TEST THE BATTERY.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10097757 at NHTSA
Oct 18, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-039-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10060853

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL.

Source record 10060853 at NHTSA
Feb 23, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-01-018-11

NHTSA communication ID: 10039251

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: THERE IS A RATTLE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE DUE TO A STRETCHED TIMING CHAIN. *RM UPDATED 4/18/2012. *KB

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10039251 at NHTSA
Feb 7, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-005-11

NHTSA communication ID: 10037949

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: THERE IS POSSIBLE EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION OR WATER INSIDE THE HEADLAMP UNIT ON MANY MAZDA MODELS. *RM

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.

Source record 10037949 at NHTSA
Dec 23, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-09-057-10

NHTSA communication ID: 10037655

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: THERE IS CONDENSATION AND FOG IN THE FRONT AND REAR COMBINATION LIGHTS. *RM

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES.

Source record 10037655 at NHTSA
Nov 23, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-09-051-10

NHTSA communication ID: 10037415

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: LIFTGATE DOES NOT OPEN PROPERLY OR CLOSE PROPERLY. WHEN USING THE ELECTRONIC OPENER, THE LIFTGATE WILL OPEN PARTIALLY AND LOCK. *RM

Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE.

Source record 10037415 at NHTSA
Oct 18, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02-005-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10059474

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR.

Source record 10059474 at NHTSA