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NHTSA Campaign ID:
05V525000 Component: Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer: Motor Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations |
| Year: 2006 |
Make: Mazda Truck |
Model: B-Series |
Recall Date: 11/14/2005 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected:
3,982 Manufactured: |
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Defect Summary:
On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.Consequence Summary: After a period of continuous use on the high-speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear teeth to distort or fracture during operation resulting in the loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.Corrective Summary: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall is expected to begin on November 30, 2005. Owners should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. |
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