Mazda 3 2007-2009 recall in U.S.

Mazda 3 2007-2009 recall in U.S.


Mazda is recalling over 200,000 Mazda 3 as well as Mazda 5 minivan models from the 2007-2009 model years due to faulty power-assist steering pumps and pipes.

According to the U.S. NHTSA safety agency, the recall comes two months after an investigation into 33 complaints of power steering failures. Three of those cases led to an accident due to the loss of power control.

The power steering system can shut down because sensors in the pump can be contaminated with rust from pipes that connect the pump to the steering rack. The contamination could cause the power steering pump to shut itself down to prevent further damage. When the power steering shuts down, affected vehicles will still be steerable, but the loss of power assist will make steering effort markedly heavier than what drivers are used to.

Owners of the affected vehicles will be notified by Mazda to bring their Mazda3 or Mazda5 to the nearest U.S. dealership for a new steering pump and pipes. It is unknown if this recall will affect Mazda 3 sedans and hatchbacks in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries.

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  1. finally Mazdas turn 🙂

    there is saying
    “is hamam mei sub hi nagay hain”
    “Every one is nude in this bathroom”

  2. Did it become so heavy to cause an accident?

  3. kEY WORDS: MAZDA QUALITY , PEFORMANCE , AND KAIZ83

  4. BJD acually a car with no power steering at all turns easier than a car with a busted power steering pump..

  5. that unknown has to be AAAmohamed.

    I am never fan of Mazda or any brand
    and for your information i own NISSAN also, but i am not blind follower of any

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    ^I think AAA is on holiday. He hasn’t posted in a while.

  7. Something isnt right.. How come all of a sudden ‘all’ the Japanese brands in the US market are getting serious recalls? Plus isnt the mazda’s of today, fords under the skin?

  8. Good day!

    i bought my car mazda3 2007 model as 2nd hand ,i want to about this recall news ,is my car is encluded in the recall,how safe is my car now?

    Please confirm to me …

    Best regards

    joel

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