REC-003839

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0 Mazda BT-50

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Mazda Australia Pty Ltd

Recall date: 14 June 2018

Defect

Potential quality issue with welding of the lower intermediate steering shaft.

Hazard

If the welding of the lower intermediate steering shaft fails due to the inappropriate welding, this may cause sudden, unexpected loss of steering and may pose a hazard to the vehicle occupants and other road users.

Remedy

Mazda Australia will contact all affected owners. Owners of affected vehicles will be advised to present their vehicle to their preferred Mazda Dealer for an inspection of the lower intermediate steering shaft weld and, if required, a replacement lower intermediate steering shaft will be installed at no charge. Owners who require further information should contact Mazda Customer Support on 1800 034 411.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Mazda Australia Pty Ltd — 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-003839