NHTSA recall record

CX-50 trailer hitch recall — NHTSA campaign 23V135000

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2023 CX-50 vehicles equipped with a Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitch. The trailer hitch…

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23V135000official record ID
Mar 1, 2023report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record23V135000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmMazda North American Operations
ComponentTRAILER HITCHES
Report dateMar 1, 2023
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

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.

Potential consequence

Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy described by NHTSA

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.

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Additional NHTSA notes

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.

What to do next

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