April 20, 2009
Mazda Motor Corp. is recalling about 25,000 Mazda3 vehicles. A short-circuit could develop in the starter housing, possibly causing the engine to stall and fail to restart.
Dealers will inspect the wiring harness and add a protector clip or repair the harness if necessary. The recall is expected to begin on May 6, 2009.
Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500 and Recall No. 5409D.
Consumers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or at www.safercar.gov.
