NHTSA Recall 10V374000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V374000; Date: Aug. 12, 2010
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Mazda MAZDA3; 2008 Mazda MAZDA3; 2009 Mazda MAZDA3; 2007 Mazda MAZDA5; 2008 Mazda MAZDA5; 2009 Mazda MAZDA5
Component: Steering:electric Power Assist System
Manufactured by: Mazda Motor Corp
Affected Units:: 215,000
Recall 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.
How to 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.
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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 15, 2010
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