Recall #1

[the_saint]

I just got a call from my dealer saying that I need to bring my 5 in, pronto. Apparently there is an issue with the exhaust...something about not having a heatshield where one is needed. (braindead
Anybody else hear about this yet?

 

[perfecto]

I just got a call from my dealer saying that I need to bring my 5 in, pronto. Apparently there is an issue with the exhaust...something about not having a heatshield where one is needed. (braindead
Anybody else hear about this yet?

Stickied. As more information comes in on this can someone please expand on it?

 

[the_saint]

I'm heading to the dealer after work, I'll see it I can get TSB paperwork or something a bit more specific than "a heatshield".

 

[E Richardson]

I just got the same call it has something to do with the exhaust getting too hot and being combustible!!! with some material on the car. My guy told me to get car there immediately!! I wonder if someone had one burn up? I am a little pissed as my car is not even one month old and it has already had the master cylinder replaced and now is being recalled. Earl

I just got a call from my dealer saying that I need to bring my 5 in, pronto. Apparently there is an issue with the exhaust...something about not having a heatshield where one is needed. (braindead
Anybody else hear about this yet?

 

[perfecto]

Thanks Saint - I dunno, this sounds really really scary to me!

 

[Vman0080]

Stickied. As more information comes in on this can someone please expand on it?

Just got my call around 2PM eastern. Sales manager said they DID confirm a vehicle catching fire in the rear. I'm leaving to take it to the dealership now.

 

[mooS mooS]

Ouch... good luck guys...


Flying glass doesn't seem all that bad all of a sudden

 

[the_saint]

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
Source: Mazda North American Operations
Dated: September 16, 2005

STATEMENT: 2006 MAZDA5 EXHAUST SYSTEM OVERHEAT

The exhaust system of the MAZDA5 could have a safety-related problem that may cause a fire. Although only three instances have been reported, and there have been no injuries, Mazda will be initiating an aggressive campaign to repair all of the approximately 2,700 affected vehicles. Customers will receive a formal recall notification at a later date.

Mazda today began requesting all MAZDA5 owners contact their local Mazda dealers to initiate the repair process as soon as possible. Mazda will provide all customers with replacement transportation at no cost.


--ala javadoc from mvpclub.com

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

Picked up my car yesterday and has to go back tomorrow

Yeah I just got the same phone call. I just picked up my 5 yesterday. I'm not too upset, things like this happen. The important thing is that Mazda is taking care of it pronto. I'm just sad we're going to be without it for a few days.

We LOVE it.

So do we know if they have the fix or not? The sales manager called me and didn't have a lot of info.

 

[BlkZoomZoom]

Wow you guys know more than us, lol. We were told to call all customers and ask them to stop driving if possible. Monday morning roadside assistance is going around picking up all of the cars. You will all get either a Mazda3, Mazda6, or MPV as loaners until the cars are fixed.

 

[perfecto]

BTW: Canadian Customers, call your service departments immediately. Do not drive your car if you can help it at all.

 

[4kids]

Recall !

BTW: Canadian Customers, call your service departments immediately. Do not drive your car if you can help it at all.

So what is going on with this recall. My sales guy called me today and told me to get my car to the dealer and they would give me a loaner. They even offered to tow it which I made them do.

 

[perfecto]

It's recalled, for the same reason as listed above. I'm getting a rental car, a frickin Pontiac! I don't even get an MPV or a 3 hatch!

 

[Libra]

Yeah, I have some information on it, but not much. I just heard about this today (I work in the parts department for my Mazda dealership) and we're recalling all Mazda 5's until further notice. We even have to take them off of the floor and the sales lot. Suckage, right?

 

[the_saint]

It's recalled, for the same reason as listed above. I'm getting a rental car, a frickin Pontiac! I don't even get an MPV or a 3 hatch!

x3 Wow, you must really be pissed about that. (rlaugh)

Well, mines in the shop. They gave me a Mazda6i. Not impressed. (notcool)
Don't get me wrong, they look great...even w/out the sport packag, but overall I just don't like it.

 

[perfecto]

I don't even get a Mazda. I'm pissed.

 

[Libra]

I don't even get a Mazda. I'm pissed.

As long as it isn't a Daewoo, you're okay. That's what my dealership puts out as a loaner.

 

[BlkZoomZoom]

I don't even get a Mazda. I'm pissed.

You are supposed to get a Mazda. They made a big stink to us about it.

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

x3 Wow, you must really be pissed about that. (rlaugh)

Well, mines in the shop. They gave me a Mazda6i. Not impressed. (notcool)
Don't get me wrong, they look great...even w/out the sport packag, but overall I just don't like it.

Has anyone received an guess on how long the repair will take? What have those who brought their 5's in been told? I'm driving it down in the am.

 

[BlkZoomZoom]

We don't have any information on it yet. I wouldn't guess it would be too long though.