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Mazda - Tailgate may drop down without warning
Official notice
31 May 2017
Last checked
31 May 2017
An official DVSA notice concerns Mazda - Tailgate may drop down without warning. Tailgate may drop down without warning Published 2017-05-31.
What to do now
Replace both tailgate struts on affected vehicles
Units affected
121,812
Recall number
R-2017-163
Official notice
2017-05-31
The hazard
The hazard
Tailgate may drop down without warning
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Company & contacts
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Brand: Mazda. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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