Door latch mechanisms
Defect Summary
On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin,and wyoming. the side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather.
Safety Consequence
As a result, when the door is opened the door latch pawl may remain in the open position resulting in the door not being able to be closed and latched. if the vehicle is operated with an open door it may allow an unbelted occupant to be ejected from the vehicle which could result in injury or death.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the sliding door latches with modified latches. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Mazda Motor Corp. or involving Latches/locks/linkages.
FAQ: Recall 06V463000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 06V463000?
NHTSA recall 06V463000 was issued by Mazda Motor Corp. on December 4, 2006. It addresses: Door latch mechanisms. The recall affects approximately 9,800 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mazda Motor Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V463000 or the manufacturer campaign number 4306K. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.