Mazda MAZDA6, MAZDA3: Parking brake

Affects Mazda MAZDA6, MAZDA3 · 2014–2016 — about 228K vehicles.

The hazard

If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217F.

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