REC-003291

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0 Mazda BT-50

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Mazda Australia Pty Limited

Recall date: 5 May 2010

Defect

On certain BT-50 vehicles, the bonnet striker may receive more lateral input than expected when driven in severe conditions like a rough road and/or if the bonnet fitting condition is less that optimal. This may cause fatigue breakage of the bonnet striker in some cases.

Hazard

If the vehicle is continuously driven under severe conditions, the safety hook may no longer be able to retain the bonnet and the bonnet may open while driving, hindering the visibility of the driver.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by mail. Consumers may obtain further information by contacting any authorised Mazda Dealer or free-call 1800 034 411 (10:00am to 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time, Mon-Fri) to speak to a Mazda Customer Service Representative. Mazda dealers will replace the bonnet striker with a modified unit, and adjust the alignment of the bonnet.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Mazda Australia Pty Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-003291