Poor Appearance Due To Uneven Rear BELTLINE Molding Joints (5-Door He Only) (09-038/23)
Publication date: 2023-11-08Reference number: 09-038/23
POOR APPEARANCE DUE TO UNEVEN REAR BELTLINE MOLDING JOINTS (5-DOOR HE ONLY)
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): 09-038/23, Date of Issue:
November 08, 2023
| MAZDA: | 2019-2024 Mazda3 5-Door HB |
BULLETIN NOTES
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2019-2024 Mazda3 5-Door HB (Japan built) vehicles with VINs lower than JM1 BP**** ** 700253 (Produced before Sept. 1, 2023)
DESCRIPTION
Some customers may complain about the poor appearance due to an uneven rear beltline molding joint.
This concern is caused by the rear beltline molding not being manufactured according to the original designed shape. To eliminate this concern, the rear beltline molding manufacturing process was improved to prevent form shape discrepancies from the original design.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
- Verify customer concern.
- Replace the rear beltline molding(s) with a new one(s) according to the instructions on MGSS (REAR BELTLINE MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
- Verify the repair.
PARTS INFORMATION
PARTS INFORMATION
| Parts Number | Description | Qty. |
|---|---|---|
| BDMT-50-660G | MOULDING (R), RR. BELTLINE | 1 |
| BDMT-50-670G | MOULDING (L), RR. BELTLINE | 1 |
WARRANTY INFORMATION
NOTE:
- This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.
- This repair will be covered under Mazda's New Vehicle Limited Warranty term.
- Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
| Warranty Type | A | |
| Symptom Code | 89 | |
| Damage Code | 9B | |
| Causal Part No. | BDMT-50-660G or BDMT-50-670G | |
| Quantity | 1 | |
| Operation No. and Labor Hours | One side | XXWFBARX/0.2 Hrs. |
| Both sides | XXWFBBRX/0.2 Hrs. | |
NOTE:
Claim the other side of the beltline molding as a related part.