Issue ID | 1374225 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10981255 |
Manufacurer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MAZDA3 |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 02/04/17 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving on a two lane highway at 65 mph when the car suddenly pulled to the left. Car went off the highway resulting in a total loss. Part of the steering rack and pinion may have cracked. When looking at the part it appears to have an old crack along with a fresh looking break. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20600 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WINNEMUCCA, NV |
VIN pattern | JM1BM1W36F1XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 02/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
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