Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Interior - Crack Appears In Center Of Dash: Overview

Bulletin No: 09-070/09

Last Issued: 11/12/2009

Subject:
CRACK APPEARS IN CENTER OF DASHBOARD

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2004-2009 Mazda3 (including Mazdaspeed3)

DESCRIPTION





Some vehicles may have a crack appear (A) in the center of the dashboard even though there has been no impact to the dash. The dashboard may have been subjected to stretching tension during production, which can cause a visible crack when combined with temperature changes.

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