Trailer hitches
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Manufacturer
- Mazda North American Operations
- Vehicles affected
- 560
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-03-01
- Owners notified
- 2023-04-11
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.