Recall 10V374000: 2007–2009 Mazda MAZDA3 and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 12, 2010

Manufacturer

Mazda motor corp

Potentially affected

215,000vehicles

Model years

2007–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Mazda MAZDA3222 complaints
• 2008 Mazda MAZDA3303 complaints
• 2009 Mazda MAZDA3115 complaints
• 2007 Mazda MAZDA561 complaints
• 2008 Mazda MAZDA567 complaints
• 2009 Mazda MAZDA564 complaints