NHTSAGeneral Alert
Mazda North American Operations - Trailer Hitch Assembly May Detach
Published: March 14, 2025Recall ID: 25V167000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CX-50 vehicles equipped with Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitches. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may loosen and cause the assembly to separate from the vehicle body during towing or normal driving conditions.
Affected Products
Trailer Hitch Assembly May Detach
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Trailer Hitch Assembly May Detach |
| Nhtsa id | 25V167000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V167000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
| Defect summary | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CX-50 vehicles equipped with Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitches. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may loosen and cause the assembly to separate from the vehicle body during towing or normal driving conditions. |
| Completion rate | 93.65 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7225C. |
| Consequence summary | A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 7225C |
| Potentially affected | 63 |
| Report received date | 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |