I believe it's this oneDo you have a link?
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10203724-0001.pdf
There is a lawsuit filed as well: https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2023/mazda-valve-stem-seal-recall-lawsuit.shtml
I believe it's this oneDo you have a link?
I've got a 2022 so I'm not part of that TSB either. I just hope existing problems don't creep up on the late 2021+ CX9's in a year or two. The car is almost perfect for my needs/wants and I've always driven cars into the ground (10+ years) with little issues.From what I read it does not affect my CX9 because it's later than the month manufactures listed as being impacted. Mine was manufactured AFTER September 2021. But thanks for the heads up.
Yes, but this doesn't seem right to me. If you have one of the impacted vehicles, why is it NOT the dealership who first, took the vehicle in as a trade-in, and then sold it back to you or someone else WITHOUT fixing the issue and still knowing about it? Would it not be the dealership's responsibility to fix the stem issue BEFORE they put it back out on the lot? Liability-wise? This way, when you buy it used from a Mazda dealership, you would never have to worry about the stem valves or any other TSB-related issue.Haha
Thank you everyone for your replies. I was surprised when this car became available as well. It is a unicorn, 21 Red AWD with tan interior and bench 2nd row. Carfax-no accidents and 1-owner. The VIN is in the range for the valve seals, so that is on my radar to get checked out under the factory warranty. Hopefully nothing malicious with this trade in. I did have it looked at by a 3rd party mechanic that I trust and he said the car looks great.
After this feed back here, I'm going to pass on the 3rd party warranty.
This would make too much sense, but like most things in life, probably comes down to $ (profit). If it is not an active recall and the car is not showing symptoms listed in a TSB, they have no obligation to fix it.Yes, but this doesn't seem right to me. If you have one of the impacted vehicles, why is it NOT the dealership who first, took the vehicle in as a trade-in, and then sold it back to you or someone else WITHOUT fixing the issue and still knowing about it? Would it not be the dealership's responsibility to fix the stem issue BEFORE they put it back out on the lot? Liability-wise? This way, when you buy it used from a Mazda dealership, you would never have to worry about the stem valves or any other TSB-related issue.
If they have no obligation to fix it, then they would not have a TSB pronouncing they acknowledge the existence of that problem. It's like them saying, "HAH! We know it's there, but you didn't force the issue by coming in and officially complaining about it...so we're off the hook." C'mon. Now would you seriously buy from a dealer that does that?This would make too much sense, but like most things in life, probably comes down to $ (profit). If it is not an active recall and the car is not showing symptoms listed in a TSB, they have no obligation to fix it.
I completely agree with what you are saying, but unfortunately, a TSB is not the same as a recall.If they have no obligation to fix it, then they would not have a TSB pronouncing they acknowledge the existence of that problem. It's like them saying, "HAH! We know it's there, but you didn't force the issue by coming in and officially complaining about it...so we're off the hook." C'mon. Now would you seriously buy from a dealer that does that?
If they have no obligation to fix it, then they would not have a TSB pronouncing they acknowledge the existence of that problem. It's like them saying, "HAH! We know it's there, but you didn't force the issue by coming in and officially complaining about it...so we're off the hook." C'mon. Now would you seriously buy from a dealer that does that?
Then why is everyone freakin' out over the stem valves?I completely agree with what you are saying, but unfortunately, a TSB is not the same as a recall.
Then why is everyone freakin' out over the stem valves?