Mazda Exhaust System Recall 05V412000 (7,000 Vehicles)

The problem

On certain sport utility vehicles, a heat buildup in the exhaust system can occur.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix

Mazda instructed owners (september 16, 2005) to bring in their vehicles and will be given a rental or loaner vehicle at no cost while mazda repairs these vehicles. The recall began on october 26, 2005. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

Contacts

Mazda recall no. 3605J. 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.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Mazda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V412000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2006 Mazda MAZDA5	78	3	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2006 Mazda MAZDA5

Questions

Is the 05V412000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 05V412000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 05V412000 announced?

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS reported it to NHTSA on September 19, 2005. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system Mazda recall