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Interior - Exposed Dashboard Foam: Overview

Bulletin No: 09-066/09

Last Issued: 10/27/2009

Subject:
POOR APPEARANCE - EXPOSED DASHBOARD FOAM

APPLICABLE MODEL(S) / VINS
2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles produced before Aug. 31, 2009

DESCRIPTION





Some vehicles may exhibit exposed foam between the dashboard and the windshield which may cause poor appearance complaints. This may be due to poor adhesion between the foam and the dashboard.

NOTE:
The foam is located at the very front of the dashboard panel between the dashboard and the windshield. The dashboard will need to be loosened and moved back to properly access and install the foam. Failure to gain access will result in an improper repair and the concern could recur.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.





PART(S) INFORMATION





WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:
^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.

^ This repair will be covered under Mazda's New Vehicle Limited Warranty term.

^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.