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Mazda Australia has recalled 565 examples of the MX-5 (ND) sports car due to a defect with its parking assist control unit.
“Due to a software issue, the parking assist control unit in the vehicle that detects obstructions when reversing may not operate as intended,” the carmaker said in its recall notice.
“If the obstruction while reversing the vehicle is not detected, it could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to any persons located behind the vehicle.”
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- A total of 565 vehicles built between 2023 and 2024 are affected
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
- The recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected MX-5, Mazda will contact you to schedule an appointment with your preferred dealer to remedy the software issue once the revised calibration update is available, free of charge.
For more information, you can call Mazda on 1800 036 411.
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