2023 Mazda CX-50: Trailer Hitches recall
NHTSA campaign 23V135000 · 560 units potentially affected · filed Mar 1, 2023
What's wrong
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2023 CX-50 vehicles equipped with a Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitch. The trailer hitch harness may detach and become damaged, which can result in inoperative trailer lights and/or brakes.
Why it matters
Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will repair the trailer hitch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5723B.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V135000
- Manufacturer no.
- 5723B
- Manufacturer
- Mazda North American Operations
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Units affected
- 560
- Report received
- Mar 1, 2023
- Owner letters
- Apr 11, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Mazda CX-50 2023