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2011 MAZDA MAZDA6Transport Canada Recall #2019201
The official notice
Defect
The front cross-member may rust due to a manufacturing defect. This could affect handling and cause reduced steering control. Note: This problem only affects cars registered and operated in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador),
Safety Risk
Reduced handling and steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their car to a dealership to inspect the front cross-member and install a drain hose. Depending on its condition, the dealer will install a reinforcement and a wax coating, or replace the front cross-member. Note: This is an expansion of Recall 2018-504.
7,008 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 2818IUpdated June 10, 2026