NHTSA Recall 23V135000
Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.. Component: Trailer Hitches. Reported 2023-03-01. An estimated 560 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 5723B
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.