Recall #1

[WhitewaterPearl]

Got my letter today.....warranty is extended, we will get a re-start date of Dec 1 2005- Dec 1 2009 or at 50k miles. (No restart on mileage.)

Also, check for $500 will be sent to registered owner 4-6 weeks after re-delivery of vehicle. Can be spent anyway you feel, no restrictions.

 

[dracore]

Got my letter today.....warranty is extended, we will get a re-start date of Dec 1 2005- Dec 1 2009 or at 50k miles. (No restart on mileage.)

Also, check for $500 will be sent to registered owner 4-6 weeks after re-delivery of vehicle. Can be spent anyway you feel, no restrictions.

I wonder if we Canadians are going to get something too.... (canada)

 

[fam]

I wonder if we Canadians are going to get something too.... (canada)

Hopefully a real army, and a faster health care system.

 

[the_saint]

Hopefully a real army, and a faster health care system.

I saw a think a while back that Putin was going to sell them some bad ass torpedos...better than anything we have apparently.
All I could think was "how the hell do you fire a torbedo from a canoe?" (uhm)

 

[fam]

I saw a think a while back that Putin was going to sell them some bad ass torpedos...better than anything we have apparently.
All I could think was "how the hell do you fire a torpedo from a canoe?" (uhm)

More importantly, how does a conoe work when all the water is frozen. I researched it a bit, and it has come to my attention that they were planning on strapping the torpedoes to those big newfoundland dogs and putting laser beams on their foreheads. Those things are gonna look wicked, but not as wicked as my Mazda5 after I get her tinted with the bling that mazda gives me.

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

Is everyone happy now?

More importantly, how does a conoe work when all the water is frozen. I researched it a bit, and it has come to my attention that they were planning on strapping the torpedoes to those big newfoundland dogs and putting laser beams on their foreheads. Those things are gonna look wicked, but not as wicked as my Mazda5 after I get her tinted with the bling that mazda gives me.

So you must be happy Fam. Like some of you expected, Mazda didn't give us the shaft.

I'm talking about being happy with Mazda USA. Dealer service is another issue.

 

[fam]

I havent gotten this letter so im still not set on it...but...yes, if all this is true, I am pleased, 500 goes a LOOONGGG way into making me forget about the mistake of an engineer that costed a month of having to drive a mazda6 instead of a 3 while my wife drove my 3 sedan instead of "her" 5. I had bought the 5 for me and to make a good weekend baby transport but she stole it from me and I am fine with that. I was amazed at what a crappy mpg the 2.3 gets in the 6. However, the parking brake works alot better in the 6, even at 60 mph. Come to think of it, maybe the reason im getting crappy mpg in the 6 is because its a Hertz rental, and Ive never jumped so many railroad tracks in my life. Thank you mazda.

 

[the_saint]

Rofl!!

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

I havent gotten this letter so im still not set on it...but...yes, if all this is true, I am pleased, 500 goes a LOOONGGG way into making me forget about the mistake of an engineer that costed a month of having to drive a mazda6 instead of a 3 while my wife drove my 3 sedan instead of "her" 5. I had bought the 5 for me and to make a good weekend baby transport but she stole it from me and I am fine with that. I was amazed at what a crappy mpg the 2.3 gets in the 6. However, the parking brake works alot better in the 6, even at 60 mph. Come to think of it, maybe the reason im getting crappy mpg in the 6 is because its a Hertz rental, and Ive never jumped so many railroad tracks in my life. Thank you mazda.

What are you doing using the parking brake at 60MPH?

 

[fam]

Properly breaking in a rental. The 3's parking break doesnt do much because of the short wheelbase, but the long wheelbase of the 6 allow you to lock up those back tires for better entry into taco bell parking lots and for sporadic tire squeeling at 60 mph (you have to pull it pretty hard or the car just slows down ..imagine that!). I was in a gravel lot the other day and the 6 is such a good slider with the parking break that I thought i was in the old mustang again, and i didnt even have to use mcdonalds trays! Thanks mazda.

 

[Johaan]

However, the parking brake works alot better in the 6, even at 60 mph. Come to think of it, maybe the reason im getting crappy mpg in the 6 is because its a Hertz rental, and Ive never jumped so many railroad tracks in my life. Thank you mazda.

(boom07) (10)

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

Properly breaking in a rental. The 3's parking break doesnt do much because of the short wheelbase, but the long wheelbase of the 6 allow you to lock up those back tires for better entry into taco bell parking lots and for sporadic tire squeeling at 60 mph (you have to pull it pretty hard or the car just slows down ..imagine that!). I was in a gravel lot the other day and the 6 is such a good slider with the parking break that I thought i was in the old mustang again, and i didnt even have to use mcdonalds trays! Thanks mazda.

I hope you're kidding. The lack of emoticons scares me.

 

[smaria]

Well, I guess if Mazda has to recall all of their vehicles and put stickers on them that say "WARNING: Do not apply the parking break unless the car is stationary", we'll know who to be angry with...

 

[fam]

If and only if you work for Hertz then I am kidding. I cant give any more details out as some of you apparently arent amused, but as you take your speed bumps by your home at granny pace, just remember..... WWFD ...What would Fam do?

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

Well, I guess if Mazda has to recall all of their vehicles and put stickers on them that say "WARNING: Do not apply the parking break unless the car is stationary", we'll know who to be angry with...

How is going with the insurance claim?

 

[MazKid]

Our post-recall Mazda 5s have warning stickers(automatics) on the shift "table" stating that it's a dual-mode automatic and that in manual mode you must shift gears. Even says failure to shift can result in fire and injury.

It all boils down to possibly 1 or 2 people who bought the 5, didn't know how to use manual mode at all, and left it in manual mode, drove on the highway in 2nd gear near the redline, and got the exhaust so hot that the bumper caught fire. It's one of those things that's so unlikely to happen that I have no fears of driving our Mazda 5s at all. Ofcourse we can't sell any at the moment, can't let people drive them either. The heat sheild/other parts are supposed to be in November 1st or there abouts.

It's a shame that someone basically caused this recall because of ignorence, but atleast Mazda is doing the right thing and recalling all of them, giving loaner cars, and refunds etc. I like the Mazda 5(the manual), drives just like a 3, looks cool, and neato inside and out.

 

[smaria]

How is going with the insurance claim?

Thanks for asking

I'm still waiting for a first offer from the dealer, so that I can counter-offer with "I want a new car" (or something like that). Here's what's going on:

(1) The dealer supposedly filed a claim with his insurance company. I'm waiting to hear from the dealer's insurance company to confirm that and to see how the claim's progressing (the insurance company hasn't returned my calls, so that's frustrating). Ideally, the insurance company would replace the car, but they'll only do that if they think it's not salvagable.

(2) My dealer is trying to lump some of the responsibility onto MazdaUSA (he told me as much), since the car was on his lot for a MazdaUSA-initiated recall. He's going to be meeting 1-on-1 with the regional MazdaUSA rep this Friday (tomorrow) and shortly after that I should hear from the dealer about what he and/or MazdaUSA is willing to do for me.

(3) I went today to look at the car myself. Most everything's in working order (all lights, engine, stereo, etc.), and actually it was hard for me to tell the car was ever wet. But the remote door lock/unlock functions aren't working, so there IS some damage to the electronics. Visually, it appears that the water just barely reached the bottom of the door...just enough to get some water inside the car and affect any under-the-seat or under-the-car parts. The mechanic said it wasn't a certainty that insurance would decide to replace the car, but he said that if they don't replace the car I should ask for a warrantee that covers the car for as long as I own it. The condition of the car seems good, so I'd be happy to take the car back if I wasn't so worried about future problems (to the electronics, etc.) caused by this incident...

(4) While looking at my car, I saw some other Mazda5s on the garage's lot. I asked the garage, and it turns out there ARE other owners in my situation (the dealer lied to me and said I was the only one). I might try to get in touch with them and see if we can negotiate better by acting together...but it all depends on what the dealer decides to offer me up front.

Whew....so, lots going on, but no real progress until I hear from the dealer with his first offer of resolution. Hopefully tomorrow...I'll let you know once any real progress is made...

Steve

 

[MazKid]

I likewise hope you're kidding, it's one thing to drive the piss out of a Focus or do a few nuetral drops in a Neon, but acting like Rod Millen in a Mazda 6, a real car, is unjustified.

 

[airman_slacker]

Hopefully a real army, and a faster health care system.

ROFLMAO!

Does Canada even have an Army?
(Don't take it offensively. I have family in Canada and I really actually really like Canada. Very clean and friendly!)

 

[fam]

Its still a rental. Since when is mazda responsible for flat spotted tires on a rental!?!