NHTSA Recall # | 68891 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 10V374000 |
MFG Compaign # | 6010H |
Manufacturer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Supplier | MAZDA |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MAZDA3 |
Model Year | 2007 |
Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
Date of notification | 15/09/10 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 02/04/07 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/11/08 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 12/08/10 |
Report created | 13/08/10 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 215000 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall 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 http://www. Safercar. Gov . |