Vehicle recall 13V425000 · September 24, 2013
2009-2013 Mazda Mazda6
The door latch mounting screws may become loose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.
- Consequence
- If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door latch mechanism would not engage and the door might open while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of accident or injury.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013I.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V425000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 24, 2013
- Filed by
- Mazda North American Operations
- Manufacturer campaign
- 7013I
- Owner notification
- October 29, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 161,400
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicles covered
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