Recall 11V329000: Potential Wiper Motor Failure

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Mazda/Mazda3 2008-2009

Mazda/MazdaSpeed3 2008-2009

MANUFACTURER: Mazda Motor Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 15, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V329000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer: Motor

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 103,300

SUMMARY:
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Mazda3 and MazdaSpeed3 vehicles manufactured from January 7, 2008, through November 28, 2008. The ground terminal of the windshield wiper motor may have been inadvertently bent during assembly. If this condition exists then over time the electrical resistance of the motor circuit may increase up to a point that the windshield wipers would not work.

CONSEQUENCE:
The loss of wiper function in adverse weather could potentially increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the wiper motor free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before July 15, 2011. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-5500.

NOTES:
Mazda safety recall No. 6411F. Owners 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.