NHTSA recall 19V272000
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Mazda MAZDA3
Reported Apr 4, 2019187,880 vehicles affectedMazda North American OperationsMaker’s number 3219DBuilt Jul 20, 2015 – Jul 18, 2017
The defect
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
The risk
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
The remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.