NHTSA recall 10V374000
Steering › Electric power assist system
Mazda MAZDA3 and 1 more
Reported Aug 12, 2010215,000 vehicles affectedMAZDA MOTOR CORPMaker’s number 6010HBuilt Apr 2, 2007 – Nov 30, 2008
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.