NHTSA Recall 10V374000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMAug 12, 2010· MAZDA MOTOR CORP
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
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mazda | MAZDA3 |
| 2008 | Mazda | MAZDA3 |
| 2009 | Mazda | MAZDA3 |
| 2007 | Mazda | MAZDA5 |
| 2008 | Mazda | MAZDA5 |
| 2009 | Mazda | MAZDA5 |
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