TSB: MAZDA 626, CX-9, MPV (1995–2015)

Bulletin RF-18-03 — September 11, 2018

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDRF-18-03
ManufacturerMAZDA
Models626, CX-9, MPV
Model Years1995–2015
Date IssuedSeptember 11, 2018
Date Added to NHTSAOctober 9, 2018
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Vehicles Affected32 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

EXHAUST PIPE GASKET OPEN END: There has been some concern with the open end of hoop design being considered a defect in the gasket for P/N AJ17-40-305. The end of this ?hoop? is intentionally modified to press fix the gasket on the exhaust

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
MAZDA CX-9 2015 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MAZDA CX-9 2015 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MAZDA CX-9 2014 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MAZDA CX-9 2014 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MAZDA CX-9 2013 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MAZDA CX-9 2013 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MAZDA CX-9 2012 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MAZDA CX-9 2012 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MAZDA CX-9 2011 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MAZDA CX-9 2011 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MAZDA CX-9 2010 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MAZDA CX-9 2010 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MAZDA CX-9 2009 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MAZDA CX-9 2009 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MAZDA CX-9 2008 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MAZDA CX-9 2008 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MAZDA CX-9 2007 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MAZDA CX-9 2007 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MAZDA MPV 2003 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MAZDA MPV 2003 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MAZDA MPV 2002 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MAZDA MPV 2002 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MAZDA MPV 2001 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MAZDA MPV 2001 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MAZDA MPV 2000 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MAZDA MPV 2000 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MAZDA 626 1997 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MAZDA 626 1997 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MAZDA 626 1996 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MAZDA 626 1996 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MAZDA 626 1995 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MAZDA 626 1995 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized MAZDA dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (RF-18-03) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.