2021-2023 Mazda BT-50 recalled in Australia

Mazda has recalled 1703 examples of its 2021-2023 Mazda BT-50 ute, citing a potential fault with the number plate lamp.

The affected vehicles are stamped 2021-2023 models, but may have been sold at a later date. The recall notice only applies those fitted with the 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine.

The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: "Due to a software issue within the Body Control Module, the parking lamps and number plate lamp may not illuminate when the vehicle is travelling below the speed of 10 kilometres per hour.

"If the vehicle's lights do not work as intended, other road users may not be able to identify the vehicle in a parked position and when driven at night. This could lead to an increased risk of accident, resulting in serious injury and/or death to vehicle occupants and other road users."

A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 1703 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.

When parts are available, owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Mazda Australia to schedule an appointment with their preferred Mazda dealer to replace the body control module, free of charge.

To have your vehicle checked, find your closest Mazda dealership by clicking here.