Issue ID | 1653297 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11318837 |
Manufacurer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MAZDA6 |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 13/11/19 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2016 mazda m6. The contact stated that while driving about 20 mph in the snow, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle lost all powers as the steering failed. The vehicle slide and rear-end the vehicle in front. There were no warning lights illuminated. The passenger side door air bag was the only air bag that deployed. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after the incident. The contact also stated that the parking brake was engaged and failed to disengage. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a lower back and neck injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where the vehicle was deemed a total loss however, the contact has retained the vehicle. The contact called continental (4800 old seward highway, anchorage, ak 99503) and was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was called but no one answered the phone. The failure mileage was approximately 54,900. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54900 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ANCHORAGE, AK |
VIN pattern | JM1GJ1V55G1XXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
Date of purchase | 13/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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