NHTSA 17V744000Manufacturer no. 1617K
Electrical System › Wiring
- Report received by NHTSA
- November 21, 2017
- Owner notification
- January 22, 2018
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 1,076 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2017 Mazda CX-5
- December 27, 2016 – October 31, 2017
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- CX-5
Components: Electrical System › Wiring; Trailer Hitches
Defect summary
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2017 CX-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. This harness may be routed such that there is insufficient clearance between the harness and the exhaust muffler, allowing the wiring harness to contact the muffler.
Safety risk
Contact with the muffler may damage the trailer wiring harness, potentially resulting in the trailer lighting being inoperative, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the trailer hitch harness away from the muffler, replacing the harness if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1617K.
Notes in the NHTSA record
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.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V744000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov