Contact with the muffler may damage the trailer wiring harness, potentially resulting in the trailer lighting being inoperative, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Electrical System — Wiring
Trailer Hitches

Summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2017 CX-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. This harness may be routed such that there is insufficient clearance between the harness and the exhaust muffler, allowing the wiring harness to contact the muffler.

Actions

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the trailer hitch harness away from the muffler, replacing the harness if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1617K.

Documents (15)

• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 1617K
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- November 28, 2017 - 2017 Mazda CX-5 Equipped with a Genuine Mazda Accessory Trailer Hitch Harness - Safety Recall 1617K
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- November 28, 2017 - Mazda Dealer Email - 2017 Mazda CX-5 Equipped with a Genuine Mazda Accessory Trailer - Hitch Harness - Safety Recall 1617K
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - Recall Campaign 1617K
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Announcing the launch of Safety Recall 1617K 2017 Mazda CX-5 Equipped with a Genuine Mazda Accessory Trailer Hitch Harness
• Manufacturer Reimbursement Plan

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