0717A – Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture – 2007-2009 2012 Mazda

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V012 Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations Components AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected 85,098   Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.   Summary Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6Read more

PCM Part Number Location for “FORCED IGNITION ON” Procedure – Mazda 2007-2017

PCM Part Number Location for “FORCED IGNITION ON” Procedure Workshop Manual FORCED IGNITION ON procedure requires the PCM part number prefix and suffix. It has been reported that some technicians are unclear on where to find the PCM part number. The PCM part number prefix and suffix can be found on the PCM label as … Read more

9916H – Lift Gate Stay Damper Concern – 2010-2016 Mazda

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V644 Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations Components STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected 580,455   Rear Lift Gate may Fall if Lift Gate Stays Corrode If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.   Summary Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and … Read more

9716H – Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint Separation – 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V593 Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 190,102 Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations   SUMMARY: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7 vehicles manufactured February 14, 2006, to May 9, 2012. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the front suspension ball joint fittings. If … Read more

Use GR8 Battery Charger when Reprogramming Modules – Mazda

Whenever you are reprogramming a PCM or any other module, always use the GR8 Battery Charger in the Power Supply mode to prevent the battery from discharging.   Examples of modules that can be reprogrammed: TPMS unit (SSP85) MAZDA CONNECT (SSP98) ABS control unit TCM RCM     Approved J2534 Device [easyazon_cta align=”center” identifier=”B00YG4CZB8″ key=”small-light” … Read more