NHTSA recall 23V-135: Trailer Hitches

Mazda North American Operations · Reported March 1, 2023 · 1 affected model year

Trailer Hitches recall

23V-135
March 1, 2023 · Mazda North American Operations
Problem
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2023 CX-50 vehicles equipped with a Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitch. The trailer hitch harness may detach and become damaged, which can result in inoperative trailer lights and/or brakes.
Safety risk
Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the trailer hitch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5723B.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number23V135000
ManufacturerMazda North American Operations
Report dateMarch 1, 2023
ComponentTrailer Hitches
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2023 Mazda CX-502 recalls total

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