2009 Mazda MAZDA3 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 11V329000Jun 15, 2011103,300 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
  Covers: Mazda MAZDA3 2008–2009, MAZDASPEED3 2008–2009

  Reported issue: Mazda is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 mazda3 and mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured from january 7, 2008, through november 28, 2008. The ground terminal of the windshield wiper motor may have been inadvertently bent during assembly. If this condition exists then over time the electrical resistance of the motor circuit may increase up to a point that the windshield wipers would not work.

  Possible consequence: The loss of wiper function in adverse weather could potentially increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the wiper motor free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before july 15, 2011. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.

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• 10V374000Aug 12, 2010215,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Electric power assist system
  Covers: Mazda MAZDA3 2007–2009, MAZDA5 2007–2009

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump and lines free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2010. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.

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• 09V187000May 29, 20097,100 vehicles potentially affected
  Electronic stability control (esc)
  Covers: Mazda MAZDA3 2009

  Reported issue: Mazda is recalling 7,100 my 2009 mazda3 vehicles equipped with dynamic stability control for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 126, "electronic stability control system". The yaw rate measured after completion of the sine with dwell steering input exceeded the test standards.

  Possible consequence: Improper operation of the electronic stability control.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and have the unit replaced free of charge. The recall began on july 14, 2009. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE10021Loss of Electric Power Steering AssistClosed · Jun 28, 2010

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