Mazda CX-3 2004–2018 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin 04-003-18-3455 · NHTSA communication 10136775 · issued Apr 2, 2018
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2004–2018
model years
60
vehicle entries
Official summary
Some customers may report a slight clunk/bang/buzz noise or jolt from the front of the vehicle. This concern will most likely occur during the vehicles first forward movement after starting the engine. This is a normal operating noise of the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Do not attempt any repairs. If you encounter a customer complaint for this concern, explain that the noise comes from the ABS/TCS/DSC "Malfunction Detection Function" initial check and that there is no problem. This initial check is a necessary function to ensure the normal operation of the ABS/TCS/DSC system. It occurs when t
Vehicles covered
- 2016 Mazda CX-3
- 2017 Mazda CX-3
- 2018 Mazda CX-3
- 2013 Mazda CX-5
- 2014 Mazda CX-5
- 2015 Mazda CX-5
- 2016 Mazda CX-5
- 2017 Mazda CX-5
- 2018 Mazda CX-5
- 2007 Mazda CX-7
- 2008 Mazda CX-7
- 2009 Mazda CX-7
- 2010 Mazda CX-7
- 2011 Mazda CX-7
- 2012 Mazda CX-7
- 2007 Mazda CX-9
- 2008 Mazda CX-9
- 2009 Mazda CX-9
- 2010 Mazda CX-9
- 2011 Mazda CX-9
- 2012 Mazda CX-9
- 2013 Mazda CX-9
- 2014 Mazda CX-9
- 2015 Mazda CX-9
- 2016 Mazda CX-9
- 2017 Mazda CX-9
- 2018 Mazda CX-9
- 2011 Mazda MAZDA2
- 2012 Mazda MAZDA2
- 2013 Mazda MAZDA2
- 2014 Mazda MAZDA2
- 2007 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2008 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2009 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2010 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2011 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2012 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2013 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2014 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2015 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2016 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2017 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2018 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2006 Mazda MAZDA5
- 2007 Mazda MAZDA5
- 2008 Mazda MAZDA5
- 2009 Mazda MAZDA5
- 2010 Mazda MAZDA5
- 2011 Mazda MAZDA5
- 2012 Mazda MAZDA5
- 2013 Mazda MAZDA5
- 2014 Mazda MAZDA5
- 2015 Mazda MAZDA5
- 2014 Mazda MAZDA6
- 2015 Mazda MAZDA6
- 2016 Mazda MAZDA6
- 2017 Mazda MAZDA6
- 2018 Mazda MAZDA6
- 2006 Mazda MX-5
- 2007 Mazda MX-5
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.