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Mazda3 Lug Nuts May Loosen, Wheel Could Detach

NHTSA campaign 19V425000 · Reported Jun 7, 2019 · Mazda North American Operations

high How serious is it? About this label

Losing a wheel increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V425000
Reported to NHTSA	Jun 7, 2019
Manufacturer	Mazda North American Operations
Part affected	Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The lug nuts on all four wheels of certain Mazda3 vehicles may loosen. If this happens, a wheel could separate from the vehicle. A wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Mazda dealer to have the lug nuts tightened; you can also call Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V425000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 Mazda MAZDA3

Who to contact

Mazda — official Mazda recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-222-5500

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

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Official notice

Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The lug nuts on all four wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a wheel detaching from the vehicle.
Safety risk: A wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the front and rear wheel lug nuts to the correct specification, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3519F.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.