Vehicle recall 11V329000 · June 15, 2011
Mazda Mazda3 and MAZDASPEED3
The ground terminal of the windshield wiper motor may have been inadvertently bent during assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mazda is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 MAZDA3 and MAZDASPEED3 vehicles manufactured from January 7, 2008, through November 28, 2008. The ground terminal of the windshield wiper motor may have been inadvertently bent during assembly. If this condition exists then over time the electrical resistance of the motor circuit may increase up to a point that the windshield wipers would not work.
- Consequence
- The loss of wiper function in adverse weather could potentially increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the wiper motor free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before July 15, 2011. Owners may contact Mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.
- Notes
- Mazda safety recall no. 6411F.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V329000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 15, 2011
- Filed by
- MAZDA MOTOR CORP
- Manufacturer campaign
- 6411F
- Owner notification
- July 6, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 103,300
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mazda Mazda3 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Mazda MAZDASPEED3 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
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