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Mazda CX-5 2004–2014technical service bulletin

Bulletin 02-009-13-2854 · NHTSA communication 10110995 · issued Nov 11, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Wheels
component
2004–2014
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under the clear coating. The damaged area has the appearance of dark stains.Use extra care when cleaning wheels. The following are guidelines to follow when cleaning the wheels.-Mazda recommends using a mild soap or neutral detergent as stated in the owner's manual under Appear-ance Care in the Maintenance and Care section.-DO NOT use a cleaning products containi

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.