Mazda MAZDA6, MAZDA3: Electrical system — alternator/generator/regulator

Affects Mazda MAZDA6, MAZDA3 · 2014–2015 — about 6K vehicles.

The hazard

Once the PCM assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314D.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational