Recall #1

[unhappyM5owner]

3 Numbskulls

I actually did it for about 10 seconds when I took a test drive in the 5 before my 5spd came in. I was like what the hell? Oh, yeah! SHIFT! They must have realized that they were driving in the manual selection if they got it into 2nd! Not like they drove in 1st all the way. Makes you wonder.

Could it be possible that 3 people could have duplicated this event? It seems quite a stretch as some posts have alluded to, I hope Mazda has really narrowed and isolated this problem. I grew weary about this whole ordeal and after speaking to HIFIVE on Edmunds Forum I called my dealer and signed a wavier to get my 5 back, I did. It gets way better mileage than the MPV. Good luck to all the folks waiting...Remember don't fry alive! Don't drive second in 65 . (boom07)

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

I think it is plausible if you think about it.

Could it be possible that 3 people could have duplicated this event? It seems quite a stretch as some posts have alluded to, I hope Mazda has really narrowed and isolated this problem. I grew weary about this whole ordeal and after speaking to HIFIVE on Edmunds Forum I called my dealer and signed a wavier to get my 5 back, I did. It gets way better mileage than the MPV. Good luck to all the folks waiting...Remember don't fry alive! Don't drive second in 65 . (boom07)

Not really that much of a stretch if you consider how they could have GOTTEN stuck in second gear.

I was thinking about it and I realized that the auto will stay in second gear if the driver nudged the stick over to manual mode by accident. It's relatively easy to do and possible if the driver wasn't paying attention. This would also explain why the 5 speeds didn't see the issue. People who drive 5 speeds know they need to upshift while people who drive autos expect the computer to do it for them. If these 3 people accidentally pushed the lever over to manual mode without realizing it there would have been no reason, other than the tach needle and elevated engine drone, for them to think that the car wasn't being automatically shifted. Again this would indicate a lack of attentiveness from the driver. Having driven on the Mass Pike for a number of years and witnessing how completely clueless most drivers are, I wouldn't rule it out.

If this was the case then I think is plausible that a very low percentage of the auto's out there could have experienced this issue. Remember it was only 3 out of 2700. Yes some of those were manuals but the majority were the the auto sticks.

My wife and decided to leave the 5 alone until the fix is applied. We love it but there is no compelling reason to pull it two weeks before the fix is expected. We have a loaner MPV so there's is no pressure.

 

[m3m5]

how bout some pics

If anybody still has their 5 could U please post a picture of the exhaust system at the site of concern/heat shield (with or without flames accepted)to document the before and after recall fix appearance.

(blowjob)

 

[perfecto]

Remember it was only 3 out of 2700. Yes some of those were manuals but the majority were the the auto sticks.

Actually, it was 3 out of more than 5,000 as the incident never happened up here in Canada.

 

[WhitewaterPearl]

m3m5, In post #54 I identified two areas that IMO needed additional protection., it now seems the "rear muffler" area is one of the locations Mazda has taken a close look at.

If as stated the lack of heatshielding towards the "rear" of the car really is the problem it could be one of these locations:

-there is no shielding above the exhaust pipe directly above the rear swaybar.

-above the rear muffler; the "outer half" of the muffler has no shielding above it
and it is also pretty close to the side of the bumper.

 

[the_saint]

Got this via FedEx today.

 

[fam]

me too. I guess they want to keep it until the new year. :-(

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

me too. I guess they want to keep it until the new year. :-(

What are you talking about? The letter clearly states that we should get our cars back at the end of the month. This corroborates with what my dealers tells me as well.

 

[5thAve]

My sales manager (who has yet to have a truth come from out of his mouth) insists I'm going to have my vehicle delivered on time as per the sales contract (dated Aug. 20th). Well, Mr. sales manager, "On Time" has long since passed. Now I love the car and have no intention of cancelling the deal. I know the recall is outside of the dealer's control. And I explained all this to the manager. I told him I'm happy to wait for the car but I'd like to know as soon as production resumes, so I can budget for the repairs that are going into my aging land yacht. All I want is to know when production gets rescheduled for my car. This discussion ensued (abridged version presented):

"Oh, well then I mean you'll have it in a couple of weeks."

"But you admit that that printout in your hand lists a build date of October, so my car hasn't yet been built, right? And I know that they've halted production..."

"No no no they haven't stopped production. Everything is fine! You'll have your car in a couple of weeks."

"Uummm, yeah. Well, I know that they've stopped production until they get a fix approved. And Mazda Canada tells me it takes up to three months to deliver the car from factory to customer. So, I think I'm going to get the car in December or January -- if I'm lucky, right?"

"No no no. Your car is in port. You'll have it in a couple weeks."

"But your stock list shows that it hasn't been built yet."

"Uhhh, yeah yeah. That's right. They're building it now. You'll have it in a couple of weeks."

<exit customer (me) >
(poke) Grrr. I can't get a straight answer out of anyone at this dealership and it's starting to piss me off. The one sales man who was a straight shooter (the with whom I did business) is on extended medical leave, so I'm left to deal with all the other, uh, "gentlemen" at this dealership.

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

My sales manager (who has yet to have a truth come from out of his mouth) insists I'm going to have my vehicle delivered on time as per the sales contract (dated Aug. 20th). Well, Mr. sales manager, "On Time" has long since passed. Now I love the car and have no intention of cancelling the deal. I know the recall is outside of the dealer's control. And I explained all this to the manager. I told him I'm happy to wait for the car but I'd like to know as soon as production resumes, so I can budget for the repairs that are going into my aging land yacht. All I want is to know when production gets rescheduled for my car. This discussion ensued (abridged version presented):

"Oh, well then I mean you'll have it in a couple of weeks."

"But you admit that that printout in your hand lists a build date of October, so my car hasn't yet been built, right? And I know that they've halted production..."

"No no no they haven't stopped production. Everything is fine! You'll have your car in a couple of weeks."

"Uummm, yeah. Well, I know that they've stopped production until they get a fix approved. And Mazda Canada tells me it takes up to three months to deliver the car from factory to customer. So, I think I'm going to get the car in December or January -- if I'm lucky, right?"

"No no no. Your car is in port. You'll have it in a couple weeks."

"But your stock list shows that it hasn't been built yet."

"Uhhh, yeah yeah. That's right. They're building it now. You'll have it in a couple of weeks."

<exit customer (me) >
(poke) Grrr. I can't get a straight answer out of anyone at this dealership and it's starting to piss me off. The one sales man who was a straight shooter (the with whom I did business) is on extended medical leave, so I'm left to deal with all the other, uh, "gentlemen" at this dealership.

That is horrible. Why can't these idiots learn that good business is all about being straight with the customer? Do they think lying to you will help?

Is there another dealership you can go to, or are you stuck with these idiots?

 

[fam]

What are you talking about? The letter clearly states that we should get our cars back at the end of the month. This corroborates with what my dealers tells me as well.

I was joking!

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

Use emoticons wisely

I was joking!

Oh, I misunderstood. Joking is usually followed by a: .

 

[the_saint]

Oh, I misunderstood. Joking is usually followed by a: .

lol, not with fam. (hah)

 

[-pixy-]

i cant believe you are still without your cars, i am so glad i didnt get the 5 like i had planned. i still plan on getting one in a year or two, hopefully all is worked out by then

 

[Silverlupus]

I need a letter from a Mazda Dealer in the US that states that the speeds have or have not been recalled on anything. Can anyone drop by one and have it faxed or mailed to me?

Appretiate it!

 

[4kids]

Got Mine

I have a manuel 5 and I called my dealer last Thursday telling them I would be in by Friday to get my car. Bottom line these are our cars and if we wanted them back they can't keep them from us. I'm paying for it not them. Plus even if I had an automatic I don't see myself driving at 65 or so in manuel 2nd gear. When I get my offical recall notice and I know the parts are in I'll take mine in but till then I'm rollin in mine.

 

[miatafied]

Got our letter today.

Plan on letting miles accumulate on the loaner MPV. Still debating about buying the winter wheel set up from tirerack for the 5 - I think it would be a good idea - don't want to be cursing myself at the first snowfall (When I finally get the car back) that I didn't get the snow wheels earlier.

 

[5thAve]

Is there another dealership you can go to, or are you stuck with these idiots?

You should have met the idiots at the FIRST dealership! On the second thought, you'd be happier without that experience.

 

[Johaan]

No more news or complants huh?

I just made my SECOND car payment on the 5 that is not in my possession.

Just thought I'd throw that out there. (deadhorse

 

[jagsouth1]

Mazda Corp

No more news or complants huh?

I just made my SECOND car payment on the 5 that is not in my possession.

Just thought I'd throw that out there. (deadhorse

I was informed by Mazda in Irvine, Ca. that all current Mazda5 owners will receive a check for $500.00. The warranty will begin in Jan, 06 and all repairs should be complete the week of Oct. 24th.