Complaint 2261570

Complaint Summary

WHEELS

Owner Narrative

The rear wheel well liner and mud guard on my Mazda CX-5 were becoming detached because the retaining clips have not stayed secured. During normal driving, the liner and the mud guard were separate from its mounting points and were hanged down near the tire. This creates a potential safety hazard because the loose liner and the mud guard may contact the tire while the vehicle is moving, which could damage the liner, affect vehicle handling, or create road debris. In addition, if the liner, the mud guard, or any portion of it becomes fully detached while driving, it could be projected into traffic and strike a following vehicle. This presents a risk of property damage, driver distraction, loss of vehicle control, or a secondary collision involving other motorists. The vehicle has not been involved in a collision, and the condition appears to be related to the design or durability of the retaining clips and attachment points rather than accidental damage. I believe this issue may affect other vehicles of the same model and should be investigated for its potential safety implications.

Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.