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Mazda CX-3 2016–2018technical service bulletin

Bulletin 09-022-18-3471 · NHTSA communication 10142524 · issued May 1, 2018

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Structure
component
2016–2018
model years
3
vehicle entries

Official summary

On some vehicles, one or more roof carrier brackets (A) may be installed in reverse (with arrows (B) facing outward). In this case, accessories, such as a roof carrier cannot be installed. Even if the accessory installation was possible, it may cause loose fitting, water leaks or other concerns.

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.