Reason for recall: A ceramic condenser required for noise suppression located within the DC-DC converter may have a crack within it causing the condenser to short circuit. It is possible that the DC-DC converter may melt and generate smoke and in the worst case cause a vehicle fire. This converter is located under the front passenger seat.There is small possibility that the DC-DC converter may melt resulting in a vehicle fire
When was it announced?
Mar 26, 2013
What action are Mazda taking?
A Mazda dealer will replace the DC-DC converter with a modified one.
Does this affect your 6?
This issue affects 6 (fitted with iELOOP system, this particular recall is for the 6.