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JM1BK12FX61534300
Decoded via the official NHTSA Vehicle Identification Number database. Permanent shareable link.
Year
2006
Make
MAZDA
Model
Mazda3
Trim
—
Body Style
Sedan/Saloon
Drive Type
—
Engine
2L
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
—
Plant
HOFU, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Manufacturer
MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION
Owner Complaints
166 filed Get Report →
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188 on file Get Report →
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments into the vehicle.
EQUIPMENT
THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BOLT(S) USED TO SECURE THE FOOT TO THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED TO A HARDNESS THAT MAY CAUSE THE BOLT(S) TO BE BRITTLE AND POTENTIALLY BREAK UNDER STRESS.
The manufacturer has filed 188 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2006 MAZDA Mazda3 — factory-acknowledged issues with documented fixes, distinct from recalls. Top areas:
SA-029-26 — This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services
07-004-25a — A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/co
SA-039/25 — Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection. If a structure's windows create enoug
Owners have filed 166 complaints with the federal government (NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation) about the 2006 MAZDA Mazda3. Complaints are owner-reported issues — unlike recalls, they are not manufacturer-acknowledged defects, but they show where this model-year has real-world trouble spots.
VIN JM1BK12FX61534300 identifies a 2006 MAZDA Mazda3 sedan/saloon. The first three characters (JM1) form the World Manufacturer Identifier — encoding country, manufacturer, and vehicle type. Characters 4-8 (BK12F) describe the model, body, and engine. The 9th character (X) is the check digit. Position 10 (6) encodes the model year (2006). Position 11 (1) is the plant code — this vehicle was assembled in HOFU, JAPAN. The final six characters (534300) are the unique sequential production number.
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