2012-2015 Mazda3, Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5 Transmission Issues
Vehicles affected by service bulletin:
- 2012 Mazda3
- 2013 Mazda3
- 2014 Mazda3 (VINs lower than JM1BM*****228314)
- 2015 Mazda3 (VINs lower than JM1BM*****228314)
- 2013 Mazda CX-5 (VINs lower than JM3KE****517027)
- 2014 Mazda CX-5 (VINs lower than JM3KE****517027)
- 2015 Mazda CX-5 (VINs lower than JM3KE****517027)
- 2014 Mazda6 (VINs lower than JM1GJ****203425)
- 2015 Mazda6 (VINs lower than JM1GJ****203425)
The problem: Affected vehicles have a six-speed manual transmission that may be hard to shift into 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gears. In addition, the shifter may sometimes jump out of 3rd gear over bumps in the road. Faulty clutch hub assemblies and a possibly bad 3rd gear are being blamed.
Corrective action: Dealers will remove and disassemble the transmission to replace 3rd gear and the affected clutch hub assemblies, as needed.
Warranty info: This repair will be done under Mazda’s powertrain warranty.
What owners should do: Call your local dealer with your vehicle’s identification number to determine if it’s involved in this service bulletin. You can call Mazda directly at 800-222-5500 or NHTSA at 888-327-4236. Reference TSB No. 0500814.
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Editor’s note: This is only one of dozens of service bulletins issued each month by automakers. Please check your automaker’s website to see if your vehicle has any service bulletins pending.
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