Recall 10V374000: 2007–2009 Mazda MAZDA3, 2007–2009 Mazda MAZDA5
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 12, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 215,000
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 mazda3 and mazda5 vehicles manufactured from april 2, 2007 through november 30, 2008. These vehicles may have a condition in which a sudden loss of power steering assist could occur at any time while driving the vehicle.
The risk
Power steering assist is suddenly lost reducing the driver's ability to steer the vehicle as typically expected, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump and lines free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2010. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2007 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2008 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2009 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2007 Mazda MAZDA5
- 2008 Mazda MAZDA5
- 2009 Mazda MAZDA5
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V374000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 6010H
- Manufacturer
- MAZDA MOTOR CORP
- Owner letters
- Sep 15, 2010
- Components
- Steering:electric power assist system (Steering)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology