MAZDA MOTOR CORP recall 10V374
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- MAZDA MOTOR CORP
- Units affected
- 215,000
- Recall opened
- Sep 15, 2010
- Report date
- Aug 12, 2010
- Manufacturer campaign
- 6010H
- Type
- Vehicle
Related investigation
NHTSA opened an investigation that led to this recall.
Affected vehicles (2)
- MAZDA MAZDA32007–2009
- MAZDA MAZDA52007–2009
Component / system
Defect
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.
Risk / consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Source: NHTSA campaign 10V374000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.