Road salt causing corrosion of cross member
Defect Summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 mazda mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. the front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.
Safety Consequence
Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. the recall began march 18, 2019. owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. mazda's number for this recall is 2818i.
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FAQ: Recall 18V631000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V631000?
NHTSA recall 18V631000 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on September 14, 2018. It addresses: Road salt causing corrosion of cross member. The recall affects approximately 50,176 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V631000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2818I. 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.