Mazda 3 power steering recall
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wafflesnfalafel
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fudge...
Well fudge - Does anybody know if the 'watch' list of VINs that came out in 2009 is the same as the recall list? If so, I'm on it... Never had any problems, love my little silver 3 5dr sport.
Well fudge - Does anybody know if the 'watch' list of VINs that came out in 2009 is the same as the recall list? If so, I'm on it... Never had any problems, love my little silver 3 5dr sport.
sanblaster
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- 2009 CWP Mazda Axela Sport & 2006 Nissan 350z
s***, looks like my car falls within the list. Calling dealership tomorrow, luckily i know the service tech at 2 Mazda dealerships.
superdoughboy4
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- 2008 Mazda3 Sedan
Yeah. Went to the dealership yesterday about it.
They couldn't do anything until they get information I guess from Mazda.
They couldn't do anything until they get information I guess from Mazda.
ZoomZoomFan
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- 2016 Mazda6 i Touring
They aren't taking any repairs until owners have the notification from Mazda. And Mazda isn't going to start mailing the notifications until September 15th. They don't expect to be done until February 2011.
I called the dealer closest to me (60 miles away) and they said they don't have the required parts from Mazda and they can't do anything unless I actually have a problem right now...which I don't.
But, waiting and worrying that the steering will go out every damn time I drive the car is no fun. I'm less than happy with it and Mazda U.S.A. right now.
Copied directly from the NHTSA's site:
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
MAZDA / MAZDA3 2007-2009
MAZDA / MAZDA5 2007-2009
Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP Mfr's Report Date: AUG 12, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V374000
PE10021
NHTSA Action Number: PE10021
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 215000
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:
DUE TO SHORT SUPPLY OF PARTS, THE FIRST PHASE OF MAILING OF OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WILL BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 AND THE SECOND PHASE MAILING WILL BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER 2010 AND BE COMPLETED IN FEBRUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500.
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.
I called the dealer closest to me (60 miles away) and they said they don't have the required parts from Mazda and they can't do anything unless I actually have a problem right now...which I don't.
But, waiting and worrying that the steering will go out every damn time I drive the car is no fun. I'm less than happy with it and Mazda U.S.A. right now.
Copied directly from the NHTSA's site:
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
MAZDA / MAZDA3 2007-2009
MAZDA / MAZDA5 2007-2009
Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP Mfr's Report Date: AUG 12, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V374000
PE10021
NHTSA Action Number: PE10021
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 215000
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:
DUE TO SHORT SUPPLY OF PARTS, THE FIRST PHASE OF MAILING OF OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WILL BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 AND THE SECOND PHASE MAILING WILL BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER 2010 AND BE COMPLETED IN FEBRUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500.
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.
Rockin03mp5
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- '13 Mazda3 / '13 Edge / Your Mom
i called my dealership and they confirmed all of this.
no parts available, and can't do anything until mazda contacts you.
it has been around 2 weeks now. i just really hope it doesnt go out on my wife, since she drives the 5. so far, i havent experienced it, but a lot of other 5 owners have. mine falls right in the middle of the recall.
no parts available, and can't do anything until mazda contacts you.
it has been around 2 weeks now. i just really hope it doesnt go out on my wife, since she drives the 5. so far, i havent experienced it, but a lot of other 5 owners have. mine falls right in the middle of the recall.
superdoughboy4
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- 2008 Mazda3 Sedan
This. Constant worry about the power steering is not nice. Especially up in the mountains...
ZoomZoomFan
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- 2016 Mazda6 i Touring
Same with my 3 and I. It's right smack dab in the middle of the recalled build date cars, but I haven't had any troubles...yet. (unamused)
I figured they'd be WAY eager to fix this as soon as possible, especially since every car recall ever is scrutinized heavily now that Toyota had their embarrassment.
crazyduckme
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- Mazda 3 sTouring
I'm on the recall list.
My power steering went out back in May and when I went to go get it fixed at the dealership, they didn't do anything for me. They said it "didn't happen" and they couldn't work on it because the chip didn't say anything about it going out. So yay, I have to wait for it to happen again until I can go and get it fixed. Ridiculous.
My power steering went out back in May and when I went to go get it fixed at the dealership, they didn't do anything for me. They said it "didn't happen" and they couldn't work on it because the chip didn't say anything about it going out. So yay, I have to wait for it to happen again until I can go and get it fixed. Ridiculous.
VonMockenheimer
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- 2008 Mazda3 s Touring Hatchback in Galaxy Gray Mica
I bought my first Mazda3 back in the start of August and when I went to get in it to drive it home from the dealership the power steering that was there when I test drove it was no longer there. I could barely get out of the parking lot...not to say I'm a weakling lol but I drove it over to the service department and they had it fixed in 2 days..no cost of course and I got to drive a 2010 for the time it was in the shop. I was worried but I'm glad that I bough tit I love it. The service manager told me that it was becoming acommon problem and the warm weather for what ever reason seemed to make it more common. It was 103 degrees that day. Just my thoughts and what I was told.
Rockin03mp5
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- '13 Mazda3 / '13 Edge / Your Mom
finally got my letter from mazda.
however, the parts are still unavailable so they say to wait for a second letter when parts are available. my wife is starting to get mad because to here it is like a ticking timebomb with the baby in the car. i must agree. starting to get annoyed with mazda on this one.
however, the parts are still unavailable so they say to wait for a second letter when parts are available. my wife is starting to get mad because to here it is like a ticking timebomb with the baby in the car. i must agree. starting to get annoyed with mazda on this one.
I have a 3 and a 5, got both letters for each yesterday. Dont get annoyed. Its not a ticking time bomb, its mostly a just in case repair. Its a very small chance that the POWER steering could go out, it will still steer, and if youre on the highway you will barely notice it if it does go out, only at low speed is it going to take you some arm to turn it if it goes out. Basically the supplier has to make a bujillion more units so it takes time to get parts for it. Relax unless yours has stopped steering, then youd qualify to get one early since they will fix the high priority cases 1st. I had to drive a metro back in 2001 to the rental shop and it didnt even come with power steering, so you will live. ;-)
Rockin03mp5
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- '13 Mazda3 / '13 Edge / Your Mom
i am fine. i have known about it before the recall. there have been quite a few 5s with this problem. ours have not had problems... yet. however, my wife drives it in traffic a lot with the baby, so she is getting frustrated. if it wasnt for the government asking, they probably wouldnt have done anything, even though they know about the problem and fixed them in japan already.
superdoughboy4
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- 2008 Mazda3 Sedan
Got mail from Rick Case earlier today about the recall.
Looks like the dealers got the parts and whatever else was needed for the recall.
Looks like the dealers got the parts and whatever else was needed for the recall.
ZoomZoomFan
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- 2016 Mazda6 i Touring
I got my letter the other day. It told me to wait for the second letter before scheduling a repair appointment.
I'll be happy to let them replace mine when I get the second letter on the 3 and my 5...new parts free hell yeah!
However, I autocross my 3, no problems whatsoever...lets not be paranoid...you should be more paranoid of a tire blowout at highway speed than a POWER steering (not steering) failure.
However, I autocross my 3, no problems whatsoever...lets not be paranoid...you should be more paranoid of a tire blowout at highway speed than a POWER steering (not steering) failure.
