Vehicle recall 16V753000 · October 18, 2016
2017 Mazda Mazda6
Due to an incorrect combination switch being installed, the turn signals may not automatically cancel by the rotation of the steering wheel.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured August 12, 2016, to September 28, 2016 and equipped with optional accessory fog lights. Due to an incorrect combination switch being installed, the turn signals may not automatically cancel by the rotation of the steering wheel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- A vehicle continuously driven with the turn signal flashing may result in confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the combination switch, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0316J.
- 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
- 16V753000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 18, 2016
- Filed by
- Mazda North American Operations
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0316J
- Owner notification
- December 17, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 180
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mazda Mazda6 (2017): 2017
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