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	Make:	Mazda
	Model Year:	2014
	Model:	MAZDA3
	NHTSA Campaign Number:	17V393000
	Component:	PARKING BRAKE
	Potential Number of Vehicles Affected:	227,814
	Owner Notified Date:	N/A
	Report Received Date:	06/22/2017
	Record Creation Date:	06/22/2017

2014 Mazda MAZDA3 DEFECT SUMMARY

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.

2014 Mazda MAZDA3 DEFECT CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY

If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.

2014 Mazda MAZDA3 RECALL CORRECTIVE SUMMARY

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 21, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217F.
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.safercar.gov.