Mazda CX-90 2024 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin SA-047-23 · NHTSA communication 10241615 · issued Aug 7, 2023
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2024
model years
1
vehicle entries
Official summary
Some vehicles may exhibit poor hands-free liftgate operation after a Mazda genuine trailer tow hitch accessory installation. IMPORTANT: When a Mazda genuine trailer tow hitch is installed on a CX-90 equipped with hands-free liftgate function, the sensing area is reduced due to the mechanical structure of the hitch. The hands-free liftgateâ  s optimal sensing area below the rear bumper is shown in green boxes in the image below. Since the left side of the hitch has a 7-pin connector socket, the right side is the most ideal for hands-free operation. For safety, be extra careful performing the
Vehicles covered
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